Inflammation in the Stifle (Tibiofemoral Joint)

A 13 year old Novice eventer presented with reduced performance XC and was referred by a Welsh equine hospital for full anatomical scan.

Thermal Imaging of the dorsal gaskin identified inflammation in the stifle, which couldn’t yet be felt by hand. Remedial exercise programme and anti-inflammatories were prescribed.

Dermatomes on a Hafflinger Indicative of Nerve Damage

Areas of unusual colour banding on the legs, called dermatomes, were present on this six year old Hafflinger’s legs. She was failing to track-up properly. These indicated that one or more of the branches of her spinal cord were being constricted, with the pinched nerve sending out a signal to the part of the body it controls to vasoconstrict. This was resolved through chiropractic treatment. You can read more about Horse Nerve Damage and Injury on our website.

Welcome to Veterinary Thermal Imaging

Veterinary Thermal Imaging is the UK’s largest provider of Animal and Equine Thermography. Working under a code of conduct prescribed by the RCVS, Veterinary Thermal Imaging provide Veterinary Thermography services for owners after self-referral or following Veterinary or Physiotherapist instruction. In addition, we provide a consultancy services to both the private and public sector and are authorised distributors of FLIR Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras.

All of our Veterinary Thermographers are high calibre individuals, with professional qualifications in animal and equine fields, coupled with years of experience in animal handling and welfare.

In this blog we'll be posting interesting case studies which have used our extensive knowledge in the field of Equine Thermography.

We hope you enjoy reading it!