Three Methods to Improve Broodmare Ultrasound

By Erika Wierman, DVM on Sat, Apr 09, 2022 @ 02:55 PM

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1...Obtain the best image possible
Take the time to completely evacuate the rectum, and use plenty of lube for contact. If your ultrasound system provides variable frequency transducers, remember to operate at the highest frequency that still allows you enough depth to visualize all the pertinent structures; this will optimize the resolution of your image! You’ll acquire a higher quality (and larger!) ovary image scanning at 6cm than you will at 12cm. In addition, become familiar with your equipment; experiment with gain, contrast, and persistence in order to achieve the image that you desire.

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Using Gain in Ultrasound

By Erika Wierman, DVM on Tue, May 04, 2021 @ 11:42 AM

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It's funny because it’s true.... but don’t be this person! Overuse of gain can result in a washed out image and unnecessary noise. Before reaching for that gain control, consider your contact, transducer choice, and frequency.

All ultrasounds have gain control. It’s often a knob, button, and/or a series of sliders on the console, and it’s one of the most used and adjusted scanning parameters... but do you know what it really does?

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It's Fetal Gender Week!

By Erika Wierman, DVM on Mon, Apr 20, 2020 @ 08:30 AM

Day Four

Image #8, also scanned with an EVO and L7HD probe.What do you see?

Day 4 Image 8              

Check back tomorrow morning for the last scan...answers right here tomorrow am!

Earlier Today...

Here's image #7, scanned with an EVO and L7HD probe. Male or female?

Day 4 Image 7              

Check back later today for another scan...answers right here tomorrow am.

Day Three

Here's image #6, scanned with an EVO and L7HD probe. Can you tell?

Day 3 Image 6              

Check back tomorrow am for some more fun!

Earlier Today...

Have a look at this...#5, scanned with EVO and L7HD probe.

Day 3 Image 5              

Day Two

And #4 is...scanned with EVO and L7HD probe.

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Here's #3—have a look! Scanned with EVO and L7HD probe.

Day 2 Image 3              

Don't forget to check back later today for the next one and each day after for new scans. Answers to be revealed Friday afternoon, April 24th!

We will also be posting the images on Instagram @eimedical—follow us there.

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Veterinary Practice Social Media Don’ts

By E.I. Medical Imaging on Tue, Feb 25, 2020 @ 08:46 AM

Now...What NOT to Do

If you missed our earlier post on Social Media Do's, read that here...

Social Media Tips for Veterinarians

Social media has become many veterinary clients’ dominant source of information, making it almost impossible not to feel some sense of urgency to jump in. But in the rush to start posting content, you could make some critical mistakes.

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Veterinary Practice Social Media Do's

By E.I. Medical Imaging on Thu, Feb 20, 2020 @ 08:27 AM

Did you know...Social Media Tips for Veterinarians

  • In a recent AAEP survey, respondents say veterinary social media and social networking are becoming more important for their business.

  • Veterinarians who integrate social media into their marketing strategy see an uptick on new business leads and retain customer loyalty more than those who do not.

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Dr. Paul Chard On Portable Veterinary Ultrasound

By E.I. Medical Imaging on Thu, Aug 01, 2019 @ 08:35 AM

Angus-Cow-Grazing-In-The-SnowThis interview was originally published in 2013 but still relevant today!

I had the pleasure of visiting with beef veterinarian Dr. Paul Chard in Brush, Colorado today about why he invested in portable ultrasound and how he feels it helps his practice be more profitable and provide better services to his beef herd customers. 

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Understanding Gain in Ultrasound

By Erika Wierman, DVM on Tue, Feb 05, 2019 @ 02:38 PM

All ultrasounds have gain control. It’s often a knob, button, and/or a series of sliders on the console, and it’s one of the most used and adjusted scanning parameters... but do you know what it really does?

Most people think of gain as a brightness adjuster, and while it’s true that turning your gain up will brighten the image, it’s helpful to understand how it actually works. Gain is a uniform amplification of the ultrasonic signal that is returning to the transducer after it travels through the tissue. So rather than brightening the monitor, the image on the screen is whitened by a uniform margin, as though the returning signal is stronger than it is, to make it easier to see.

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Graduate? Get Your Special Price On An Ibex® Portable Ultrasound

By Jim Turner on Fri, Jun 13, 2014 @ 10:19 AM

As I mentioned in my last blog post, June is National Dairy Month!  Many people in the dairy industry are celebrating with specials on their dairy products.  In fact, we are giving away a free battery with the purchase of a portable ultrasound system in the month of June.  June is also the month of many other celebrations including holidays like Father's Day and probably more importantly to the brand new veterinarians out there entering the world of veterinary medicine, its also a great month for Graduation!

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Veterinary Practice Business Tips; 5 Social Media Don’ts

By Mia Varra on Wed, Nov 07, 2012 @ 01:52 PM

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By: Amanda Bertholf

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