This article is a summary of a conversation between myself and a regulations representative at the RCVS. It reflects the personal speculations of the individual I spoke to in addition
Uterine Torsion – what it is, what to do There has been some concern recently in the canine world regarding the potential link between scanning and uterine torsion. Whether you
Interview: Kerry McDonald, AUA Ultrasound Scanner For Kerry McDonald, every day is different, “Some days I’ll have ten scans back to back, others there may be just two,” but
Browsing through some of the most popular ways people come across the Animal Ultrasound Association, I noticed that one of the most frequently Googled questions in the context of canine
Summary The resistance index is quick and easy to calculate on ultrasound machines with PW Doppler capability. Obtaining useful readings from the umbilical artery in dogs takes a lot of
When and where should I get my dog scanned for pregnancy? Getting your dog scanned for pregnancy with ultrasound is very reliable and accurate, provided it is performed: At the
Below is a tour from Yvette Lovis around the foetal anatomy. Taken at the canine pregnancy scanning course run in Edinburgh last month, identifying: – Foetal heart – Foetal stomach
As the New Year dawns, it’s common for people to get in touch about 2019 training courses for animal ultrasound scanning. Given that January is typically a time for making
This article follows on from a (ultimately rather heated!) discussion in our Facebook group. Both our beginners’ and AUA-members-only groups are forums where scanners-in-training and established scanning professionals, respectively, can
The pancreas is rarely seen during a pregnancy scan, but can occasionally be seen incidentally. Its purpose is to product insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels, and enzymes to
What does a pregnancy scan entail? Most scanners are able to scan in a variety of positions, so that your animal can stand or be held during her scan, depending on how she is most
The following video tutorial shows how to: Log into your account Set up or edit your profile – this is very important, as it’s how future clients will find you
Prostate scanning for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment can only be performed by a veterinarian. However, a number of experienced scanners do check their own animals (never take the
Below is the AUA’s proposal to the Regulator, submitted April 2016, to become a Community Interest Company (approval granted May, 2016). SECTION A: The company’s activities will provide benefit
Yvette Lovis is a human obstetric sonographer, undertaking both NHS and private work. She also teaches canine pregnancy scanning to dog breeders and veterinarians. The following article is a guide
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