Diagnostic ultrasonography for sport horses

Equine ultrasonography is a fundamental diagnostic tool in equine veterinary medicine, offering high versatility and detailed evaluation of soft tissues and internal organs.

The clinic is equipped with three state-of-the-art ultrasound units, fitted with probes of different frequencies and characteristics, allowing a wide range of equine diagnostic ultrasound examinations.

Applications of equine ultrasound

Ultrasonographic examination allows:

• assessment of tendons and ligaments, essential in sport horse diagnostics
• evaluation of joints and musculoskeletal structures
• thoracic ultrasonography for pulmonary and cardiac assessment
• transrectal ultrasonography for diagnosis of reproductive system disorders
• abdominal ultrasonography for investigation of gastrointestinal conditions, both acute and chronic

Clinical relevance of ultrasonography

Clinical case data from recent years confirm that equine diagnostic ultrasonography is an indispensable support in the diagnosis of a wide range of pathological conditions, playing a key role in clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and monitoring of disease progression.