Diagnostic Imaging
Our experienced veterinarian’s are equipped with a range of the latest high-quality portable digital ultrasound, x-ray, thermography, upper airway & gastric video-endoscopic and overground (exercising) respiratory video-endoscopic equipment. This access to the very best equipment available allows our veterinarians to accurately and rapidly diagnose your horses problem at our Canberra clinic.
Services
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Our veterinarians are equipped with the latest high quality digital radiography. This technology allows radiographic examination of the lungs, abdomen, neck & back.
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Our team is equipped with the latest high quality ultrasound equipment. This imaging instrumentation is most commonly used for evaluating soft tissue injuries including tendon & ligament injuries, lower respiratory tract infections, cardiovascular disease and colic amongst many other conditions.
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Video endoscopic examination allows direct high-quality visualisation of a range of internal structures, including the upper airways (nasal passages, larynx, trachea and bronchi) and the stomach & upper small intestine (gastroscopy).
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Equine thermography is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that uses infrared imaging to detect subtle changes in surface temperature, helping identify inflammation, circulatory issues, or musculoskeletal injuries before clinical signs appear. Ideal for early detection and monitoring, thermography provides valuable insights into your horse’s health and performance without the need for sedation or contact. It’s a safe, efficient way to support proactive care and precision treatment planning.
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Dynamic respiratory endoscopy (overground or exercising endoscopy) is one of the most important advances in equine veterinary practice in recent years. It is an endoscopic examination of the horse’s upper airway whilst under exercising conditions. The exercising examination allows detection of abnormalities that are otherwise not apparent when examined in your horse at rest.
The endoscope is fitted to the bridle and well tolerated by horses. The video recording of the horses airway function is then viewed frame by frame by experienced clinicians and specialist surgeons for accurate diagnosis, ensuring the most appropriate and optimum husbandry, medical and surgical options for your horse are discussed.

