Digital X-rays/Radiology

WCEC utilizes two (2) Sigma CR Digital Radiography systems.  With the use of a portable x-ray generator, most regions of the lower limb (stifles, hocks, fetlocks, pasterns, elbows, knees, feet) can be imaged immediately on the farm if an appropriate electric source is available.

Although design to be portable, the electronics in these machines are sensitive to dust, moisture and electrical power surges.  If your facility cannot accomodate these needs you may be asked to transport the horse somewhere more suitable, our clinic or sometimes simply a neighbors barn.

Our high-output Siemens X-ray Generator is too large to use anywhere but at our facility.  This x-ray generator is used to image the equine shoulder, neck, withers, and some regions of the lumbar spine.  It can also be used to image the abdomen (looking for sand impaction) or chest (evaluation for advanced pneumonia).