Valley Equine Hospital in Lambourn has announced the recent installation of a state-of-the-art Hallmarq standing CT scanner at their equine hospital.
With a substantial case load of thoroughbred horses, Valley Equine Hospital is now poised to revolutionise the early identification of distal limb pathology through the use of this advanced diagnostic tool.
Traditionally, the hospital relied on conventional radiographs and referred for MRI when needed for the bulk of their distal limb imaging.
The introduction of the scanner, however, offers advantages over these methods.
CT scanning provides a wealth of information that surpasses the capabilities of radiography, while also reducing radiation exposure to the patients and staff.
Furthermore, the scanning process is considerably quicker, enabling prompt diagnosis and treatment planning.
Valley Equine Hospital chose the Hallmarq standing CT scanner due to its ability to scan using just standing sedation which ensures a safer and more efficient experience for the horses compared to general anaesthesia.
By working closely with Hallmarq’s training team, the hospital’s veterinary professionals are actively optimising sedation techniques and patient positioning to achieve the best possible results.
Valley Equine Hospital has already begun incorporating the Hallmarq standing CT scanner into their diagnostic workflow, with five lameness cases booked in within the first three days of system install.
The team aims to make the new CT scanner their default diagnostic modality in the future, reflecting their commitment to providing the highest standard of care to their equine patients.
For more information about Valley Equine Hospital and their advanced diagnostic capabilities, visit their website. To find out more about the Hallmarq standing CT scanner visit the website.
