Summary The best portable ultrasound machine for mobile vets depends on where they scan, which animals they treat, and what exams they perform most often. Buyers should compare image quality, battery life, probe options, weight, durability, screen visibility, Doppler features, cleaning, and service support before choosing a new, used, or refurbished system. Introduction Mobile vets need more [...]
Summary Farm animal ultrasound machines are mainly used for pregnancy diagnosis, reproductive management, fertility work, and selected health evaluations in livestock. Buyers should compare portability, battery life, probe options, durability, image quality, ease of cleaning, service support, and whether the system is practical for daily field use. Introduction Farm animal ultrasound is different from standard clinic-based imaging. [...]
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT Presenter: Jim Rickner, Director of Service and Training, Advanced Ultrasound Systems CE Credit: Eligible for 1.0 ARRT Category A CE credit (by the AHRA) Join Jim Rickner for a free, one-hour webinar designed for imaging engineers, service managers, and healthcare professionals who want to maximize system uptime, reduce costs, [...]
Summary Ultrasound systems are complex pieces of equipment made up of probes, circuit boards, power supplies, keyboards, displays, and many other parts. When one component wears out, replacing only that part can extend the life of the entire machine and avoid costly downtime. However, buyers should confirm that any replacement part is compatible with their system, has [...]
Summary Buying a used ultrasound machine can be a smart way to add imaging capability to a clinic, hospital, or veterinary practice without paying new-system prices. A pre-owned unit can cost 50–70% less than a new system and still deliver years of service when it has been properly maintained, particularly when buyers understand how long ultrasound machines [...]
Summary Used ultrasound machines can offer significant cost savings for clinics, hospitals, and veterinary practices, but buyers need to look beyond price. A gently used machine may provide access to advanced technology at a fraction of the cost of new equipment, and it can also help buyers avoid long manufacturing wait times. However, not every used system [...]
Summary Modern linear ultrasound probes are built to produce very detailed images of structures close to the body surface. Because they use high-frequency sound waves, they are especially good at showing vessels, tendons, nerves, and other small or superficial structures with excellent clarity. In both human and veterinary medicine, linear probes are commonly used for vascular exams, [...]
Summary Modern ultrasound machines are far more capable than they used to be. They can produce detailed, real-time images of soft tissues and blood flow without using ionizing radiation, which is a big reason they remain so widely used in both human and veterinary medicine. That said, ultrasound accuracy is not one fixed number. It depends on [...]
Summary Ultrasound is used in veterinary care for much more than pregnancy checks. It is a flexible, non-invasive imaging tool that helps veterinarians examine internal organs, monitor pregnancy, assess the heart, investigate abdominal or urinary problems, and evaluate soft tissue injuries in a wide range of animals. Dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and even many [...]
Summary Veterinary ultrasound machines can cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to well over $30,000, depending on the type of system, the image quality, and the features included. Handheld units for quick checks or field work are usually the most affordable, portable laptop-style systems sit in the middle, and premium cart-based machines are the most expensive. [...]
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