Our ultrasound equipment

We have invested heavily in advanced ultrasound equipment to ensure we can obtain high quality diagnostic images without the need for hospital referral in most cases. 

Most of our ultrasound equipment is fully portable and battery powered, allowing us to perform detailed examinations at your yard. This flexibility enables prompt, accurate diagnosis with minimal stress and disruption for your horse.

Our practice is equipped with a range of modern scanners, including high resolution systems for detailed orthopaedic imaging, alongside versatile portable units for abdominal, thoracic and ophthalmic examinations.

In recent years, advances in ultrasound technology have significantly improved image quality and diagnostic capability, allowing us to assess structures with greater accuracy than ever before.

What can we assess?

Ultrasonography is an extremely versatile tool, and our portable ultrasound machines are highly adaptable and capable of delivering excellent image quality across a wide range of clinical situations.

We have invested in two brand new LogiQ ultrasound scanners that provide detailed pictures for orthopaedic imaging. 

We use them for evaluation of tendon and ligament injuries, including fibre disruption, enlargement and healing progress, and the assessment of muscles and some joint structures, such as cartilage (e.g. within the stifle).

Our Draminski-Blue scanner is ideal for assessment of abdominal organs such as the liver, spleen and kidneys, as well as intestinal thickness and motility in cases of colic, weight loss or diarrhoea. 

It allows for the thorough investigation of respiratory disease by evaluating the thorax (chest) of both adult horses and foals. We can also visualise the internal eye structures when direct examination is not possible

Detailed, trans-rectal imaging of the ovaries and uterus allow us to monitor reproductive cycles, assist with timing of insemination, diagnose pregnancy and investigate fertility or hormonal issues

We also have two wireless handheld scanners that provide fast and effective decision making in colics.