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Veterinary Applications for Large and Small Animals with Teletherm infrared Rapid and Quick Assessments Non-invasive Provides Valuable Information Performance Assessments |
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The
images on
this page are just a few examples of various animal subjects. They have
been taken with the Teletherm
infrared imaging technology which operates in the optimum 8-12 micron
range of
the infrared spectrum. It is also a radiometric device which means it
will
record temperature values at any location on the image. Note detail on the horse image and the various areas of hot and cold associated with the animal's head and neck. |
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"... changes in circulation may be noted even before lesions can be confirmed with ultrasound." Clark Equine Clinic, Albion, Idaho Veterinary applications include both large and small animals. There has been more work done with large animals in the private clinical setting than with small ones. Of course, laboratory animals such as rats, rabbits, or monkeys have been used to understand certain disease processes or the effects of pharmaceutical products from a thermal perspective. |
 Equine - rear view. Muscle tear on the lower right. Courtesy Clark Equine Clinic, Albion, Idaho. |
Taking
pictures
with an infrared camera to evaluate a painful condition on a horse is
quite
dramatic and extremely helpful to the veterinary physician or horse
trainer.
It eliminates some of the guesswork by providing a very precise heat
map
of the affected area.
For more equine
applications,
click on the link below. This site has some excellent full body
equine
images. |
 Digital zoom showing muscle tear on lower right. |
Certainly,
other
large animals, such as zoo elephants, could be helped by making sure
there
are no soft tissue injuries, that otherwise might go undetected.
Thermal imaging
is an objective
assessment of the situation where communication between animal and
doctor
may be limited, or not properly understood through other methods.
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Use of this technology is also of benefit to small animal
clinics. Image of Scottish Terrier shown to the left, and three Siamese
cats appear below |
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Left side of
horse view shown at the top of the page. Additional images below
of the same horse include the rear views and front hooves. Teletherm cameras have a broad depth of field, requiring minimal focusing. This is evidenced by the full spine equine image below. |
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