Natasha Werpy, DVM, DACVR

Diagnostic imaging has become an integral part of most pre-purchase examinations and is used in cases where the financial investment of the horse necessitates a greater degree of risk assessment than can be achieved solely by the clinical examination. In the pre-purchase examination, radiographs are the most frequently used imaging modality. However, as our understanding of both the contribution of different imaging modalities and the limitations of radiographs increases, additional imaging modalities are more frequently being utilized as a part of pre-purchase examinations.

CE accreditation has expired for this course, but you may still view the presentation.

Course objectives:

With the successful completion of this course, you will understand

• Goals of the exam
• Understanding the athletic expectations of the horse
• Predilection sites of injury
• Imaging as part of the PPE
• Limitations of rediographs
• Benefits/complications of advanced imaging
• Anatomic features
• Specific abnormalities

Continuing education credit:

• EXPIRED