The drawing to the right shows a
typical Vet-MR scan suite layout.
Universal Medical Systems, Inc. engineers can assist you in designing the optimal Vet-MR scan suite to suit your practice.
The drawing to the right is a typical
Vet-MR Grande scan suite layout.
Universal Medical Systems, Inc. engineers can assist you in designing the optimal Vet-MR Grande scan suite to suit your practice.

The drawing to the right is a typical
Vet-MR Grande Equine scan suite layout.
Universal Medical Systems, Inc. engineers can assist you in designing the optimal Vet-MR Grande Equine
scan suite to suit your practice.

The drawing to the right is a typical Ellegro scan suite layout.
Universal Medical Systems, Inc. engineers can assist you in designing the optimal Ellegro scan suite to suit your practice.

The drawing to the right is a typical Luminys scan suite layout.
Universal Medical Systems, Inc. engineers can assist you in designing the optimal Luminys scan suite to suit your practice.
In conventional CT, rotation of the x-ray tube and detectors around the patient entwines the detector cables around the gantry, limiting rotation to 360 degrees. Consequently, the gantry must be returned to the starting position (and the patient advanced) before acquisition of the next slice("step-and-shoot" imaging), resulting in a set of disconnected images. Spiral CT introduces slip-ring technology, which enables continuous rotation of the gantry. This, in combination with x-ray tubes that can remain on for extended periods, allows for uninterrupted imaging that traces a spiral path around the patient. The resulting volumetric data set can be manipulated to increase image resolution.
In single-slice CT, emitted x-rays are detected by a single row of detectors, yielding one slice per gantry rotation. The first generation of multislice CT scanners, introduced in 1992, was designed with two rows of detectors, capturing two slices per gantry rotation. However, this technology languished in an imaging community not yet fully comfortable with single-slice scanning. The second generation of multislice scanners was introduced in 1998. These scanners, equipped with multiple rows of detectors, can capture four slices per gantry rotation.
The first and most significant innovation----(single-slice) spiral CT----revolutionized CT scanning by allowing uninterrupted imaging and production of a volumetric data set
"Step and Shoot" Gantry Rotation Gantry containing x-ray tube and detectors returned to starting position after one 360-degree rotation, patient advanced fixed distance through gantry.
Conventional CT
Set of Disconnected Data
Series of contiguous 2-D axial images of specified thickness are required.
Continuous Gantry Rotation
Gantry housing x-ray tube and detectors rotates uninterrupted around the patient while patient continuously advanced through gantry
Single-Slice Spiral CT
Continuous Volume of Data
Spiral pattern of volumetric data acquired
The second–and most recent–innovation in CT technology is the addition of multiple detectors to spiral CT scanners
Single-Slice Spiral CT
One Detector Row
Radiation penetrating through patient is registered by one row of detectors
Mutlislice Spiral CT
Four Detector Rows
Radiation penetrating through patient is registered by four rows of detectors
One Slice

Spiral path traced around patient yields one slice per gantry rotatio
Four Slices

Spiral path traced around patient yields four slices per gantry rotation
Jeryl C. Jones, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVR
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– the market leader in providing affordable and convenient cutting-edge veterinary imaging solutions.
Our product selection includes veterinary CT scanners and veterinary MRI scanners, as well as the first dedicated veterinary MRI system. Explore our web site to learn more about veterinary imaging applications; view our Image Archives; and review our Frequently Asked Questions for quick answers to common issues.
When you are ready to learn more, please contact us. We will be happy to discuss the various veterinary imaging options available to enhance your practice.
Universal Medical Systems, Inc. – Veterinary Imaging Solutions for the New Millennium.
| SHOWS AND MEETINGS IN 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHOW | DATE/WHERE |
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| The North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) www.tnavc.org/mynavc/ |
JANUARY 19-23 Orlando, FL |
BOOTH # 1801 |
| Veterinary Specialists in Private Practice (VSIPP) www.vsipp.com |
JAN 30 - FEB 3 Naples, FL |
BOOTH # Table Top |
| Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) www.wvc.org |
FEBRUARY 17-21 Las Vegas, NV |
BOOTH # 1668 |
| American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) www.aahanet.org |
MARCH 27-30 Tampa, FL |
BOOTH # 1218 |
| American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) www.acvim.org |
JUNE 4-7 San Antonio, TX |
BOOTH # 729 |
| MRI WORKSHOP Esaote (Yearly Meeting) |
JUNE 26-28 Cremona, ITALY |
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| International Vet Emergency & Critical Care Society (IVECCS) www.veccs.org |
SEPTEMBER 17-21 Phoenix, AZ |
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| American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) www.acvr.org |
OCTOBER 20-25 SanAntonio, TX |
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| American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) www.acvs.org |
OCTOBER 23-25 San Diego, CA |
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| 5th Int'l Equine Conference on Laminitis & Disease of the Foot www.slackinc.com |
NOVEMBER 7-9 West Palm, FL |
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| Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) www.rsna.org |
NOV 30 – DEC 5 Chicago, IL |
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| American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) www.aaep.org |
DECEMBER 6-10 San Diego, CA |
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Advanced Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging: PRACTICAL & INTERACTIVE MRI WORKSHOP
JUNE 26-28, 2008 - Cremona, Italy
Venue: Palazzo Trecchi,
Via Trecchi 20, Cremona, Italy
Aims of the workshop:
MRI is becoming an important diagnostic tool in Veterinary Medicine, especially for clinicians who are routinely dealing with neurologic and orthopaedic problems. Aim of the course is to provide participants with fundamental information concerning acquisition and interpretation of MRI images in the different diseases. An interactive reading session will be included in the scientific programme.
Main Topics: MRI physic principles, general interpreation criteria - Brain, Spinal cord, and joints imaging - Functional MRI
Course Director:
Massimo Baroni, Dipl ECVN, Italy
Speakers:
Massimo Baroni, Dipl ECVN, Italy
Ruth Dennis, Dipl ECVDI, UK
Danilo Greco, Physicist, Italy
Martin Konar, Dipl ECVDI, Switzerland
Konrad Jurina, Dipl ECVN, Germany
Johan Lang, Dipl ECVDI, SwitzerlandFraser McConnel, Dipl ECVDI, UK
Instructor:
Cristian Falzone, Dipl ECVN, Italy
Duration: 3 Days
Max Number of participants: 30
Deadline for registration: May 20th, 2008
Language: English
Registration fee:
800,00 € + VAT 20% for ESVN, ESVDI, SINVET, SVIDI members
900,00 € + VAT 20% for SCIVAC and foreign members
1000,00 € + VAT 20% all others
8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
Phone(407) 239-4200 • Fax: (407) 238-8777
Toll-free (800) 621-0638
Group link:
http://marriott.com/mcowc
?groupCode=umsumsa&app=resvlink
Rate: $129.00 USD
This magnificent Orlando resort hotel plays host to the 2-day training seminar. The hotel is nestled on over 2000 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. With 18 holes of challenging golf, a million gallons of refreshing fun in six swimming pools, award winning restraints, and an exquisite spa experience there is plenty to enjoy when not in seminar.
The hotel is located less than two miles from Walt Disney World and minutes from Sea World Orlando, Universal Studios, and Discovery Cove should you wish to turn this trip into an enjoyable vacation afterwards. (same rate)
Veterinary MRI: Basic Principles 101
Held at the Marriott World Center Resort and Spa in Orlando Florida, this intensive 2 day program offers the veterinary technologist a structured introduction to the basic principles of MRI. The material presented in this seminar is veterinary specific making it most beneficial to the veterinary technologists in the USA. The MRI program is designed for technologists who have had no previous experience with MRI as well as those who have been working in MRI, but have had no formal education in basic MRI principles.
With a staff of industry leaders in veterinary medicine, MRI applications, education, training, sales, marketing and presenting, the technologists will have access to the best training around.
Staff includes:
Lisa Estrin BS, LVT, CVT, VTS
- Veterinary Radiology Services
Melinda Fassell RT
- Universal Medical Systems
William Faulkner BSRT (R) (MR)(CT), FSMRT
- Faulkner and Assoc.
Dr. John Graham MD
- Affiliated Veterinary Specialists
Traver Lentz BSRT(R) MBA,
- Universal Medical Systems
Friday Sept 5, 2008
7 pm-10 pm
Registration, happy hour and hors d’oeuvres,
courtesy of Universal Medical
Systems, Inc.
and Esaote SpA.
Saturday Sept 6, 2008
8 am-5 pm
Sunday Sept 7th, 2008
9 am-3:30 pm
MRI: Advances in Veterinary Medicine
Island of Elba, Capoliveri, Italy
May 18 - 20, 2007
Esaote continues to remain at the forefront of veterinary education. The broad content of this year’s meeting will provide participants with an excellent opportunity to enhance their knowledge of MR imaging and its use in the context of veterinary science. Part of the program will also be dedicated to a more hands-on approach with an image interpretation session to be conducted with the support and expertise of guest speakers.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Mike Herrtage - DECVDI DECVIM
Cambridge University
The Queen’s Veterinary School Hosp. - UK
Massimo Baroni -DECVN
Clinica Veterinaria Valdinievole
Monsummano - Italy
Konrad Jurina- DECVN
Small Animal Clinic Haar - Germany
Geoff Skerrit- DEVCN
Chestergates Referral Hospital - UK
Christian Falzone - Med Vet
Clinica Veterinaria Valdinievole
Monsummano - Italy
Donatella Lotti- PhD
Internal Medicine Centro di Imaging
Veterinario Torino - Italy
Ruth Dennis - ECVR EAVDI
Animal Health Trust Cambridge - UK
Rich Ross - DVM PA-C
Cave Creek Equine Surgical
Center - Phoenix - US
Barbara Kaser-Hotz - ACVR ECVDI
Full professor and chair
“Radialogy and Radio-Oncology“
Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich”
Alexia Mcknight - DACVR
University of Pennsylvania - New Bolton
Center - US
Bernd Jaeger - MBA
Esaote
Danilo Greco - Physicist
Esaote
Erminio Bassi - Engineer
Esaote
Third Annual Veterinary Symposium
MRI: Advances in Veterinary Medicine
In the Olympic City, Torino, Italy
October 13-15, 2006
This year’s meeting will provide a comprehensive program focusing on practical guidelines for MR image optimization applied to pathologies in neurological & musculoskeletal anatomy.
The extensive scientific program will include an image interpretation session with pathological case studies gathered from worldwide clinicalpractices, addressing principally small animals but also providing important guidelines to MR imaging for horses.
Guest Speakers
Mike Herrtage - DECVDI DECVIM
Cambridge University -The Queen’s Veterinary
School Hospital - UK
Massimo Baroni - DECVN
Clinica Val di Fievole - Italy
Konrad Jurina - DECVN
Tieraerztliche Fachklinik fur - Germany
Geoff Skerrit - DEVCN
Chestergates Referral Hospital - UK
Helmut Steger - DECVS
Tieraerztliche Fachklinik - Germany
Thomas Goedde - DECVN
Tieraerztliche Gemeinschaftspraxis - Germany
Peter Scrivani - DACVR
Cornell University - College of Veterinary Medicine
New York -US
Alexia Mcknight - DACVR
University of Pennsylvania - New Bolton Center - US
Bern Jaeger - Engineer
Esaote
Danilo Greco - Physicist
Esaote
Erminio Bassi - Engineer
Esaote
The First Annual
MRI in Veterinary Medicine Symposium
Tuscany, Italy May 13-15, 2005
A comprehensive program focusing on practical guidelines for MR image optimization applied to pathologies in neurological & musculoskeletal anatomy.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Mike Herrtate – DECVDI DECVIM
Cambridge University, UK
Massimo Baroni - DECVN
Clinica Valdinievole, Italy
Geoff Skerritt - DECVN
Chestergates Referral Hospital, UK
Konrad Juriina -DECVN
Tierärzltiche Fachklinik für Kleintiere, Germany
Helmut Steger - DECVS
Tierärzltiche Gemeinschaftspraxis, Germany
Peter Scrivani - DACVR
Cornell University, US
John Graham - DACVR
Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, US
Ruth Dennis - DECVDI MRCVS
Animal Health Trust, UK
Simpsonville, Ky. – March 13, 2007 – Universal Medical Systems, Inc. (UMS), the leading worldwide supplier of innovative veterinary computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, unveiled the world’s first rotating MRI scanner designed specifically for horses the VetMR Grande XL – installed at Equine Services Surgical Hospital (ESSH) in Simpsonville, Ky.
The VetMR Grande XL, which answers superior imaging and versatility needs of the equine veterinary marketplace, is the latest addition to UMS’ firsttomarket line of specialized veterinary CT and MRI systems. The VetMR Grande XL is manufactured by Genova, Italybased Esaote, the world’s leading dedicated MRI company.
According to ESSH’s Dr. Scott Bennett, the VetMR Grande XL has changed the way he and his veterinary staff look at foot and joint lameness, suspensory disease, and softtissue stifle injuries. The VetMR Grande XL now is an integral part of ESSH’s MRI and surgery suite.
“My ability to diagnose and treat many lameness and illness issues has been exponentially enhanced by this scanner,” says Dr. Bennett. “The VetMR Grande XL’s quality and diagnostic capability redefines how we look at many issues within the horse. I now have diagnostic capabilities I have dreamed about for a decade.”
“MRI scanners designed for humans previously used in the equine industry are highly inefficient, costly and cumbersome with limited access for horses. The horse world needed a better option,” says David Zavagno, president of Universal Medical Systems, Inc., supplier of ESSH’s VetMR Grande XL. “The VetMR Grande XL is significantly more efficient to operate, and has the largest access for equine anatomy capable of scanning heads, necks, limbs and stifles. This is a huge clinical upgrade with superb images.”
VetMR Grande XL is the world’s first rotating MRI scanner designed specifically for horses. VetMR Grande XL utilizes the latest magnet technology and electronics to create exquisite images. The lowmaintenance VetMR Grande XL can be installed within an existing room, and is powered by a dedicated 220volt power source.
VetMR Grande XL uses computercontrolled radio waves to generate feedback from the animal’s body cells. This newly designed strong magnetic technology creates detailed images to assist the veterinarian, or radiologist, with making a diagnosis and planning treatment.
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