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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Portable ultrasound machines offer an accessible diagnostic tool for on-farm sheep examinations.
  • This noninvasive method provides immediate results, facilitating rapid clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the utility of portable ultrasound in sheep diagnostics.
  • To demonstrate its application in monitoring disease progression and evaluating treatment efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing 5 MHz linear array scanners for examining various sheep organs.
  • Employing transthoracic ultrasonography for lung and pleural assessments.
  • Performing transabdominal ultrasonography to evaluate the urinary bladder and kidneys.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound examination of sheep is rapid, typically under 5 minutes.
  • 5 MHz scanners are suitable for most organs, excluding the heart and right kidney.
  • Transthoracic and transabdominal approaches effectively diagnose specific pathologies like lung issues and urinary tract abnormalities.

Conclusions:

  • Portable ultrasound is an inexpensive, noninvasive, and efficient diagnostic modality for sheep.
  • Repeat examinations enable effective disease monitoring and therapeutic assessment in sheep.
  • Specific ultrasound techniques allow for targeted evaluation of critical organs and conditions in sheep.