Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital Partners with Asto CT to Introduce State-of-the-Art Standing CT Scanner | Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital (WECH)

We're excited to share with our community that Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital has partnered with Asto CT to introduce cutting-edge Computed Tomography (CT) technology to our practice. Construction completed in August 2024 and we are now booking for your horse's CT needs. WECH strives to offer compassionate care and individualized treatment to our community; with our new standing CT clients will receive a fast diagnosis through high quality images that can be acquired within 15 minutes.

Unrivaled Precision

Computed Tomography (CT) is a noninvasive cross-sectional imaging modality that produces a 3D image of the scanned body part. It’s uses range from diagnosing bone injuries and complex fractures not visible on radiographs, screening horses for stress fracture pathologies before an athletic event, prepurchase exams, diagnosing soft tissue injuries such as tendon lesions, identifying thoracic or pelvic limb lameness, diagnosing diseases of the head, sinuses, teeth and jaw, surgical guidance, diagnosing neck issues such as osteoarthritis and more!

Individualized Equine Care

Dr. Douglas Langer, DVM, MS, Chief Veterinarian at WECH states, “We strive to maximize the quality of life for our equine patients by providing compassionate care with the utmost attention to the individual needs of the horse and the clients we serve. This is why we are thrilled to partner with Asto CT to introduce their state-of-the-art technology, the Asto CT Equina®, into our practice. This groundbreaking CT scanner sets a new standard in equine diagnostic imaging, enabling us to offer even more precise and comprehensive care to our patients. With the Equina®, we can ensure that every horse receives the best possible treatment tailored to their individual needs.”

Horse head scan with Asto CT at Wisconsin Equine

Why Horse Owners Love the Asto CT Equina®:

Developed specifically for imaging both limbs simultaneously and the head & neck region in a mildly sedated standing equine patient, the Equina® is the world’s first dual-axis fan-beam computed tomography (CT) scanner. Your horse can maintain a natural standing position throughout the scan, eliminating the need for general anesthesia and reducing anxiety, ensuring a safe and more comfortable experience.

Unrivaled Precision

Individualized Equine Care

Why Horse Owners Love the Asto CT Equina®:

Unrivaled Precision

Case Studies

From clinics currently utilizing AstoCT equipment, Wisconsin Equine specific examples coming soon!

Fractured Navicular Bone

Percheron draft gelding with chronic right front limb lameness for over a year was diagnosed via Equine CT with a fracture in the lateral wing of the navicular bone, confirming the source of lameness.

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Fractured Navicular Bone

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Dental Draining Tracts

18-year-old Thoroughbred cross mare had a persistent draining tract due to a bone sequestrum. Surgical debridement successfully removed most of the necrotic bone, resolving the issue and aiding healing.

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Yearling Warmblood filly presented at the University of Minnesota April 24th for degloving injury to RH metatarsus.

Distal Limb Perfusion

Yearling Warmblood filly suffered a degloving injury to the dorsal right hind metatarsus. A contrast CT was used to evaluate distal limb perfusion, guiding treatment to manage swelling and support healing.

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