Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging has launched Standing Equine Leg CT (slCT) to help veterinary surgeons diagnose the cause of equine lameness.

The company says it is launching the new slCT after achieving success imaging horses in collaboration with its UK-based clinical trial sites.

The new standing CT scanner has a unique low, flat platform for quick and easy entry and exit of the standing sedated horse. 

The system uses a dual-concentric ring design which enables the detector plate to remain very close to the region of interest, thereby improving image quality. 

Hallmarq says slCT is a good fit for equine practices wanting to step up to 3D imaging in the evaluation of their lameness cases. 

Bell Equine in Kent, Sussex Equine in Ashington, and Berkshire- based Donnington Grove Equine were involved in early trials of novel system.

Dr Elisabetta Giorio from Donnington Grove says slCT complements their sMRI which highlights soft tissue and metabolic changes: “The combination of MRI and CT was a useful tool to have and helped with surgical planning and decision making".

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