In this fascinating article Founding Vet-IR Member & Equine Documentalist Yogi Sharp, talks about IR technology and how it can help to objectively establish regions of pain associated with more subtle asymmetries... The recognition of subtle lameness or subclinical pain [...]
Gracie Herring leads the way for Vet-IR in Australia and is one of our senior imaging consultants. She has build up a wealth of knowledge during her IR journey and below shares a helpful insight into the basic building blocks [...]
The following case highlights the importance of owners tracking subtle signs of lameness or changes in behaviour / performance, when additionally combined with infrared physiological imaging this can greatly assist veterinary diagnosis. Ronnie (Skewby Doo) is a 17yo Irish Sports [...]
My journey in thermology began in humans and before I became a vet. I trained as a thermologist for a chiropractor who routinely used thermography for breast health at his clinic. After qualifying in veterinary medicine, I had an opportunity [...]
Vet-IR “Dedicated to the advancement of animal thermology across all species, setting industry standards in IR physiological imaging and evolving clinical applications via research and education. “ Today we are delighted to formally introduce Vet-IR to the animal industry. Focused [...]
Lameness investigations can be lengthy and costly, often exhausting their budget before reaching a conclusion. But there could be another way.. You can hear the smile on Vicky’s face as she describes Marmite, her 14.2 Irish cob. ‘Such a loveable [...]
Infrared thermography (IRT) represents a useful imaging modality when used in conjunction with traditional lameness and poor performance investigation. All diagnostic imaging techniques have their limitations and IRT is no exception, however if attention to detail is taken during the [...]
“Thermography provides another link in the chain of diagnostics” Lucinda Ticehurst BSc BVMed Sci (Hons) BVM BVS MRCVS Equine Veterinary Surgeon at Averley Equine an ambulatory veterinary service covering Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. Lucinda graduated from the School of Veterinary [...]
