X-Rays

Suitable area/site

• Inside stable or under cover and preferably a flat concrete floor. Minimum area of 10 square metres.
• As dark as possible and quiet environment.
• Clean and dry.
• All bedding should be lifted to sides or back of stable – preferably an ‘empty’ stable.
• Nearby power point with a good source of ‘mains’ electricity. Generator ‘power’ is not suitable.
• From a safety point of view, people, particularly children should stay away from the x-raying ‘area’ during the procedure.

Anatomical Area To Be X-Rayed

• The area of the horse to be x-rayed must be clean and dry.
• If the feet are to be x-rayed, the shoes should be removed before the visit (both feet need to have shoes removed as the opposite one is frequently used for comparison).

• The procedure will take between ½hr and 3 hours depending on the number of radiographs that need to be taken.
• Sedation administered by a vet may be necessary as the patient must be quiet and still.

Results

Digital radiographs are generated on site by our radiographer. The radiographs are then e-mailed to the treating vet for analysis.

If appropriate or in an emergency situation the vet can look at the radiographs on site.