Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging

The objectives of this course are to: (1) Review comparative radiographic anatomy of the distal and proximal limbs, axial skeleton, abdomen, and thorax in large animals species (2) reiterate the basis of image formation for radiographs and ultrasound, particularly as they apply to field imaging for large animal species (3) review common radiographic manifestations (pathology) of general disease categories (e.g. osteoarthrosis, infection, fracture) in various body part regions (4) Provide radiation safety information for radiographic study, fluoroscopy, NM, PET (5) Provide brief introduction to advanced imaging modalities (CT/MR/NM/PET) and highlight when to refer for said modalities The course consists of a series of lectures and radiography and ultrasound labs. While the focus will be on equine radiology, the use of these modalities in other large animal patients will be discussed throughout. 3 Credit Hours