You’ve probably noticed that the transducers, or probes, on your ultrasound system are named or marked with a number followed by ”MHz”, most likely in the 1-20 range. Often this is how a company advertises their products – for example, a 7MHz linear rectal transducer. Perhaps you’ve wondered what this number refers to or the significance of having a higher or lower number on your probe.

IBEX^® EVO^® II

The next generation of our flagship model, EVO^® II offers:

• 3x brighter display—a NIT rating of 1200 [original EVO^® has a NIT rating 400].
• The EVO^® II supports the new L7HD transducer [see below].
• Version 2.0 firmware—improved image quality and feature set.

EVO^® II is the latest, most advanced model in the Ibex^® family, with significantly better image resolution, color-flow Doppler, remote control, improved features and remote image-viewing apps. The EVO^® II is ideal for equine and bovine practices, companion animal practices, zoos, and anyone demanding a high-quality image in a robust system.

We know how tough it can be to keep on top of emerging technology. If your equipment is getting older and you'd like to upgrade, this End-of-Year promotion may be just for you.

E.I. Medical Imaging has recently released the PRO/r and SuperLite Ultrasound platforms—the second generation of the original Ibex PRO and LITE. Both systems feature improved image quality, durability, warranty, probe ergonomics and new headset options.

If you’re new to ultrasound, an image may look like nothing more than a swirling array of grey tones on the screen.  Interpretation requires an understanding of anatomy and physiology, but also of how ultrasound technology functions.

Consider the sonar produced by a bat in flight. The bat emits high frequency sounds, which then bounce off of objects in its proximity and return to the bat. The animal uses the strength, direction, and timing of the returning sound to determine where those objects are and to avoid a collision.

Have you ever looked at an ultrasound image and wondered what are you looking at? Ever wonder which end is up? When others are discussing bull or heifer, ovarian diagnosis, or metritis treatment are you still looking to decide what it is?? Well, if you feel left in the dark when it comes to ultrasound images…..let’s start back at the basics.

Ultrasound is a non-invasive, immediate tool used to image tissue. It will not penetrate bone (like an X-Ray). So the first step to help you read the ultrasound image is to be familiar with the anatomy that you are imaging.

With all of the excitement around baby giraffes these days,E.I. Medical Imaging (EIMI) is proud to announce that their EVO^® ultrasound system was instrumental in determining the pregnancy of Denver Zoo's Kipele.  With a complete team effort and some remote viewing technology, the keepers and veterinary staff from Denver Zoo were able to determine and confirm Kipele's pregnancy and prepare for the subsequent birth of baby Dobby.

E.I. Medical Imaging is proud to announce it has expanded its line up of educational courses to include a Basic Bovine Reproduction Class in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania on July 30-31, 2015. 

I was just recently reading in a dairy publication wherein we advertise our Ibex® products that the Dairy Farmers of America recently announced its new headquarters in Kansas City, Kansas.  This is a great location for the headquarters as it sits in the middle of the country and is accessible from everywhere nationwide with just a short flight.  This news release was provided on the announcement and we can't wait to see their new facility in 2017.