Digital radiography (DR) is becoming very common in
equine veterinary clinics around the country. Instead
of capturing images on cassettes, which requires
the film to be developed manually in chemicals,
the DR system captures information digitally on
a special plate using a regular X-Ray machine.
The plates save the image, which is then transferred
into a computer where the images are stored.
We can then examine the computerized radiographs
 on a work station, and can adjust contrast and brightness.
The imaged can be digitally enlarged and enhanced
to reveal problems that might not be identified using
traditional x-ray technologies

• Reduce exam time – Each image is captured, verified and clinically reviewed in seconds.

• Perform immediate retakes, eliminate recalls – Images are reviewed and clinically accepted or rejected immediately after capture. Windshield time and labor cost for recalls is eliminated.

• Eliminate darkroom and reduce storage space requirements – Free up space for other purposes.

• Perform more exams per day – Return trips for retakes are eliminated and exam times are shorter.

• Completed exam can generate more revenue. For example, the same image data can be enhanced to generate both a bone exam and a soft tissue exam.

• Animal owners will value on-site diagnosis and superior diagnostic results.