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Janet Schmidt
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Username: Sparky
Post Number: 152
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005 - 5:23 pm: |   |
Trying to detect heat in a leg/hoof? Check out the various models of automotive infrared thermometers!! A friend told me about this tool that comes in really handy if you are serious about your horses legs. They range in price but are as low at 70.00 US. She said she uses it to pinpoint an abcess. Have you heard of this Dr. O?
Janet |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 14081
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005 - 7:09 pm: | |
I have read how misleading infrared readings can be if not done under carefully controlled conditions. And I have to say that if I can't feel the heat in the hoof with my hands it is probably not an abscess. But anything which can add accurate objective information to the problem is useful. It is the interpretation of the findings where great care and experience is required.
DrO |
Janet Schmidt
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Username: Sparky
Post Number: 153
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005 - 7:40 pm: | |
My friend said she does not go by the actual temperature but a consistant difference in temperature. I know they can be out by 3 degrees. |
timothy miller
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Username: Tpmiller
Post Number: 17
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005 - 10:21 pm: | |
Agree DrO. I liken it to a weight tape, not as accurate as a scale but shows relative differences. Consistent use of an infrared, under controlled circumstances, can be useful in seeking further diagnostics when an abnormal temp is noted. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 14086
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, Nov 10, 2005 - 7:19 am: | |
Even differences within a single leg or between the same legs can be misleading guys so be cautious. There are a few general rules on the use of thermography at Equine Diseases » Lameness » Localizing Lameness in the Horse.
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