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High Definition Infrared Thermal Imaging
Equine thermography is a non-invasive and a non-radiation physiological diagnostic. Our EquineIR® scan reports can help to identify new or existing problems that are effectively masked by anti-inflammatory drugs making this diagnostic an invaluable tool for your pre-purchase exams as well as to keep your horse in continued good health.
We image at your barn, stable or the location of your choice, so there is no need to trailer. We are always available to partner with your veterinarian and your farrier. A high definition scan takes 30 minutes. Reports and scans are provided via email or print. 24 hour diagnostic services are available for Pre-purchase exams for an additional cost.
IRTech Maryland is an authorized EquineIR service provider. EquineIR® is an International network of Certified Infrared Equine Thermographers.
I have a pony that came to my barn for assessment and training if possible. He was misdiagnosed for 5 years. So shortly after his arrival he was taken to New Bolton Center where they finally diagnosed his problem and treated the pony. Val came out with her Thermal Imaging Camera and was able to take very precise images so we could share them with the people doing the follow up work. As a trainer I felt great relief knowing when to start the pony in work and if we were still on track without jeopardizing his treatment. Val was wonderful around the pony and her camera was the highest quality, producing phenomenal images. The pony is sound to this day and very happy.
My horse had just been shod and was slightly off the next day during my ride. This had never happened before. My farrier is very competent and my horse had been sound since I've owned him. I called Val to image the horse, as well as the farrier to come back just to be safe that it was not a close nail or bruise. Val came right out and gave us copies of the images to show our farrier. The farrier viewed the images that clearly showed there was a definite abscess starting . It was so new that we were able to treat it quickly and have it heal with no big holes at the top or bottom of the hoof as I have seen in the past with other abscesses. What a relief to be able to work my horse some and have no repercussions. Val came back a week later for follow up image to send to my farrier. It gave me peace of mind knowing we were on top of this issue so fast and I was able to continue working my top show hunter. Thanks to my farrier and Val for their great efforts. Really cool camera.
My horse had a nuclear bone scan at New Bolton Center in Pa after years of on and off lameness. I was very lucky and his feet were the only problem. New Bolton recommended a specific trimming and using a glue on shoe to correct the issues at hand. We started that day with the New Bolton farrier. My horse was sound and winning in the show ring once again within a couple of weeks. To keep costs down and fewer trips to the New Bolton farrier I tried a couple of different tactics at home. That resulted in my horse taking a few steps backwards. I had two options. Run the horse 2 hours north and pay for multiple diagnostic workup or have Val come do the Infrared Scan in the convenience of my barn. Because of the reasonable cost I did the Infrared scan first. I took the print out of the scans to New Bolton my next trip and did not have to have the horse radiographed or blocked to diagnose the problem. The scans allowed us to just proceed with the correction giving me back a sound horse once again. The scans saved me so much money and time. My horse had a couple of follow up images as a precaution to make sure we stayed on track. He has stayed wonderfully sound, is winning again and is using himself in such a great balanced natural way. It is wonderful to have such a high tech camera and a certified technician at our disposal so quickly. I would recommend it to anyone that has a long term problem or any issue that is out of the ordinary.
A few weeks ago one of our old school horses (Mac) developed an abscess. He is prone to them due to significant damage from an old founder episode he suffered about fifteen years ago. When he developes an abscess it typically takes three to six weeks to resolve due to the porous nature of his laminae.
Val came out and took several IR views. With my complete knowledge of hoof anatomy, as a farrier for over 30 years, and Val's high-definition thermograph images, I was able to drill several small holes to drain it. A week later Mac was sound and happy. This was the quickest recovery from an abscess this horse has experienced in the 13 years I have been caring for his feet. Thanks Val!!