Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging

31/12/2025

Bone oedema and sclerosis are two key responses of bone to injury or mechanical overload, but each presents unique challenges for diagnosis and management. Advances in 3D imaging - particularly MRI and CT - have greatly improved our ability to detect subtle bone changes that may not be visible on standard X-rays. Especially important for racehorses - where early identification of bone stress or injury can prevent devastating outcomes - we explore when best to use each modality, and what these findings mean for our equine athletes.

Read more on our blog >> https://okt.to/1nEIvo

Understanding bone oedema in horses can be challenging, and which modality to us in its diagnosis should be carefully considered.

23/12/2025

Installing a 1.5T small animal MRI machine is no small feat. It’s a complex, multi-week journey involving architects, construction teams, project managers and a whole lot of patience.

As Hallmarq’s Regional Customer Success Manager for North America, Vlad Kovalov has been involved in more than a few customer installations. He’s the first to admit it’s a process that demands flexibility, optimism, and… a touch of humour!

Read what Vlad has to say about installing small animal 1.5T MRI as we take a behind the scenes look at what goes on before the scanning can start.
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Installing a 1.5T small animal MRI machine is no small feat and can demand both optimism and a touch of humour from the install team!

19/12/2025

Case Study time 📝

In this case study, we take a look at chronic solar pe*******on and how the use of both Standing Equine MRI and Vision CT – combined – helped with a definitive diagnosis that was truly life-saving for the horse at Elders Equine.

Check out the case in our library >> https://okt.to/TFbCgu

With superior diagnostic capability for solar penetrating injuries, Standing Equine MRI significantly aids diagnosis and treatment planning without the risks associated with general anaesthesia (1-6). The added advantage of combining CT and MRI for imaging of the distal limb means that cases with a....

18/12/2025

When your horse goes lame, you want answers, and fast.

But diagnosing the cause of lameness isn’t always straightforward. The process often takes time and involves several steps before reaching a likely diagnosis and, ultimately, a treatment plan. Our step-by-step guide covers all you need to know about equine lameness diagnosis and what you can expect when looking to treat your lame horse.

Read the full guide on our website >> https://okt.to/T4NzJy

09/12/2025

Hey, how’s it going? We've had a great time at American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention chatting with friends old and new. It's your last chance to head over to the Patterson Veterinary booth to meet with our team to find out what's new with HQ!

(Did you like our rhyme?🎶)

08/12/2025

Dr Nick Bolas is over on the ISELP booth at American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention right now talking about optimizing the usefulness of Standing Equine MRI... Go Nick! 💙

05/12/2025

Those pesky elves!

04/12/2025

It's the last in our CE Series today 😭 we've had the best time and are not ready for it to be over but Dr Bryan Torres is providing a great talk later today on Unpacking Canine Sports Injuries, register now to attend >>

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28/11/2025

Among the many issues that plague the much-loved French bulldog, neurological conditions affecting the nervous system are particularly devastating for the breed, both in breadth and severity.

Guest author Susan A. Arnold, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) talks us through the various neurological conditions affecting this exponentially popular dog breed and the ethical health crisis they face as we continue our obsession with the most endearing of dogs >> https://okt.to/I4anVq

27/11/2025

Bone oedema and sclerosis are two key responses of bone to injury or mechanical overload, but each presents unique challenges for diagnosis and management. Advances in 3D imaging - particularly MRI and CT - have greatly improved our ability to detect subtle bone changes that may not be visible on standard X-rays. Especially important for racehorses - where early identification of bone stress or injury can prevent devastating outcomes - we explore when best to use each modality, and what these findings mean for our equine athletes.

Read more on our blog >> https://okt.to/JDM5OZ

Understanding bone oedema in horses can be challenging, and which modality to us in its diagnosis should be carefully considered.

18/11/2025

In early 2022, Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii became home to Hawaii’s first Hallmarq 1.5T small animal MRI. It was a milestone for veterinary imaging in the islands! However, before that, many pets with possible brain, spinal cord, or soft tissue injuries were limited to CT scans. And, although fast, CT is not always able to catch the subtle but critical lesions that MRI can detect. The absence of high‑field MRI was proving to be a barrier to diagnosis and effective treatment.

Hear more about their success on our website >> https://okt.to/j5MaoH

14/11/2025

When your horse goes lame, you want answers, and fast.

But diagnosing the cause of lameness isn’t always straightforward. The process often takes time and involves several steps before reaching a likely diagnosis and, ultimately, a treatment plan. Our step-by-step guide covers all you need to know about equine lameness diagnosis and what you can expect when looking to treat your lame horse.

Read the full guide on our website >> https://okt.to/gk6cqZ