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Anoka Equine offers a variety of imaging technologies that can be used to accurately identify medical problems in our clients’ horses.
Digital Radiography allows much faster acquisition of radiographic images as well as the highest quality image possible. These images can have the brightness and contrast manipulated as well as enlarged to view small or subtle abnormalities. The images can also be burned to a CD or printed out to can be sent home with the client or farrier. Digital radiography is state of the art radiography resulting in increased efficiency in image acquisition and unparalleled image quality. 
Thermography is available to scan horses for areas of increased heat (inflammation) or decreased temperature (disuse). This technology can be used to evaluate horses with subtle lameness. Thermography is especially helpful for localizing soft tissue injuries that can not be found with radiography. The thermography camera is much more sensitive at picking up small changes in temperature than even a skilled practitioner. Click here to learn more about thermography.
Videoendoscopy can be used to visualize and evaluate upper airway conditions, bladder and urethra problems. Video gastroscopy allows visual inspection of the esophagus and stomach for indentifing foreign bodies or ulcers. A videoendoscope provides a higher quality image than the traditional fiberoptic endoscope. In addition, both still photographs and video images can be recorded for later review.
Ultrasound is available to evaluate soft tissue structures. Injuries to structures such as tendons and ligaments are most commonly ultrasounded. Chests and abdomens can be scanned to evaluate heart, lungs, abdominal organs and fetal assesment in pregnant mares. In foals, umbilical abnormalities and lungs can be evaluated via ultrasound.
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