At South Shore Equine Clinic, digital ultrasound is an important part of the diagnostic care we provide for our equine patients. Ultrasound allows our veterinarians to evaluate soft tissue structures in real time, helping us diagnose injuries and conditions quickly, accurately, and with minimal stress to the horse.
Digital ultrasound is commonly used to assess tendons, ligaments, joints, and other soft tissue structures, making it especially valuable in lameness evaluations and sports medicine cases. It is also an essential tool in reproductive medicine, allowing us to monitor mares during breeding management and pregnancy.
Because ultrasound is non-invasive and can be performed in the clinic or in the field, it gives us the flexibility to provide timely answers and guide treatment plans efficiently. By using digital imaging technology, we are able to capture clear, detailed images that support accurate diagnosis and ongoing case monitoring.
At South Shore Equine Clinic, our goal is to combine advanced diagnostic tools with experienced veterinary care so we can deliver thoughtful, effective treatment for every horse we see.
Most soft tissue structures can be evaluated using an ultrasound.
Applications include:
- Abdominal: colic, intestines, spleen, liver, kidney, abscesses, umbilicus (foals), bladder stones
- Reproductive: Estrous cycles, pregnancy determination, uterine disease
- Tendon/Ligament: locate, grade, and measure lesions (tears); assess healing and prognosis for return to work
- Chest: visualize lungs and heart; assess fluid around the heart and lungs, pneumonia, abscesses, heart disease
- Eyes: integrity of the retina, lens, and globe in the presence of ocular of trauma or orbital swelling