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Equine Reproductive Ultrasound Guide
Guide · Equine18 min read

Equine Reproductive Ultrasound: A Field Reference

The most comprehensive free reference for equine reproductive imaging available. Covers follicle tracking, pregnancy diagnosis from day 11, CL identification, uterine pathology, and twin reduction protocols — all with annotated scan images.

ReproductionPregnancy DiagnosisFollicle TrackingUterine Pathology
Equine Reproductive Ultrasound: A Field Reference
Guide
Equine

Equine Reproductive Ultrasound: A Field Reference

Step-by-step imaging protocols for follicle tracking, pregnancy diagnosis, and uterine evaluation in mares. Covers day-by-day follicle development, CL identification, and early embryo detection from day 11.

ReproductionPregnancy DiagnosisFollicle Tracking
18 min read
Bovine Pregnancy Diagnosis with Portable Scanners
Guide
Bovine

Bovine Pregnancy Diagnosis with Portable Scanners

Practical techniques for rectal palpation-assisted scanning in cattle from day 25 onward. Includes fetal aging charts, twin detection, and mummified fetus identification.

ReproductionPregnancy DiagnosisFetal Aging
22 min read
Equine Tendon & Soft Tissue Imaging
Guide
Equine

Equine Tendon & Soft Tissue Imaging

High-frequency linear probe technique for superficial digital flexor tendon, DDFT, and suspensory ligament evaluation. Includes cross-sectional area measurement and lesion grading.

MusculoskeletalTendonSoft Tissue
15 min read
Probe Care & Maintenance in Field Conditions
Guide

Probe Care & Maintenance in Field Conditions

Keep your equipment performing at spec. Cleaning protocols, storage best practices, and troubleshooting in dusty, wet, and extreme-temperature environments.

EquipmentMaintenanceTroubleshooting
10 min read
Video: Bovine Preg-Check Technique — Day 30 to 60
Tutorial
Bovine

Video: Bovine Preg-Check Technique — Day 30 to 60

Watch a step-by-step walkthrough of rectal scanning technique in beef cattle. Covers probe placement, image optimization, and common pitfalls when working in a chute.

ReproductionTechniqueVideo
14 min video
Video: Follicle Tracking in Mares — Breeding Season Protocol
Tutorial
Equine

Video: Follicle Tracking in Mares — Breeding Season Protocol

A practical video guide to daily follicle monitoring during the breeding season. Covers pre-ovulatory follicle identification, ovulation timing, and post-ovulation CL confirmation.

ReproductionFollicle TrackingVideo
20 min video
Equine Ultrasound: Anatomy & Normal Findings
Species Reference
Equine

Equine Ultrasound: Anatomy & Normal Findings

Reference guide to normal ultrasound anatomy in horses. Covers reproductive tract, musculoskeletal structures, thorax, and abdomen with annotated images.

AnatomyNormal FindingsReference
30 min read
Bovine Ultrasound: Anatomy & Normal Findings
Species Reference
Bovine

Bovine Ultrasound: Anatomy & Normal Findings

Comprehensive reference for normal bovine ultrasound anatomy. Reproductive tract, rumen, reticulum, liver, and kidney with labeled cross-sections.

AnatomyNormal FindingsReference
28 min read
Small Ruminant Ultrasound: Goats & Sheep
Species Reference
CaprineOvine

Small Ruminant Ultrasound: Goats & Sheep

Imaging protocols and normal anatomy for goats and sheep. Covers transabdominal pregnancy diagnosis, fetal counting, and udder evaluation.

AnatomyReproductionReference
20 min read
Optimizing Scanner Settings for Large Animal Work
FAQ

Optimizing Scanner Settings for Large Animal Work

Answers to the most common questions about depth, gain, frequency selection, and image presets when scanning cattle, horses, and small ruminants in the field.

SettingsOptimizationFAQ
8 min read
Connectivity, Export & Record-Keeping FAQ
FAQ

Connectivity, Export & Record-Keeping FAQ

How to export images via USB and Wi-Fi, integrate with practice management software, and maintain DICOM-compliant records from field scans.

ConnectivityExportRecords
6 min read

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