Ultrasound Technology

By: Kristen Shimmel

History

Early 1900’s Intro to ultrasound

1950’s-1960’s Increased fascination

Present3-D imaging

Who uses ultrasound technology? Small animal

veterinarians Large animal

veterinarians Mixed animal

veterinarians

Advantages

Time Money Lives Safe

What kinds are there?

Tringa Linear Aquila 100 Falco 50S Tringa Probes

Tringa Linear

Bovine and equine reproductive imaging

Lightweight Mostly large animals

Aquila

Small, large, and mixed animals

Pregnancy detection Backfat

measurements Cardiac and

abdominal exams

100 Falco

Various animals Many probes

Right: Equine Twin Pregnancy

50S Tringa

Many options Many probes

Repro Curved array High resolution Animal science

Disadvantages

Pictures of unborn May be inaccurate

Pictures and Research From:

http://www.vetsales.net http://www.catanddogpictures.com http://www.pets-pictures.com http://www.gcvs.com http://www.bae.ncsu.edu