Diagnostic techniques
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CT or X-ray: which reveals more in horses? [H&H VIP]
Most equine vets now use digital radiography rather than traditional photographic X-ray plates, while MRI and ultrasound scans have become routine
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All about ultrasound
What ultrasound imaging involves and when it may be used in veterinary diagnosis for your horse
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Understanding hoof X-rays
With modern diagnostic techniques such as ultrasound and MRI available, H&H asks what role do traditional X-rays have in examining horses’ feet?
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Understanding investigation techniques
HORSE magazine brings you an owner's guide to the various veterinary techniques use to undertake further investigation of equine conditions
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Diagnosing lameness
Unexplained lameness is a real problem for horse owners and vets alike although recent technological advances can help with diagnosis
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Nuclear scintigraphy (bone scans): what you need to know about this diagnostic test
Scintigraphy or bone scanning is a sensitive diagnostic tool, which can help identify the 'hot spots' of lameness
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Q&A: Understanding X-ray techniques
Expert advice from HORSE magazine about a technique called scintigraphy, which is used to X-ray bones