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Ovine Scanning

John Dawson MRCVS, BVMS, Cert CHP, Dip Cattle Footcare

2 - day course ( 14 CPD Hours )

This course is aimed at equipping the veterinarian with the skills to scan sheep and goats for their clients.  many small flocks and hobby farmers have difficulty getting their flock scanned due to their small numbers.  Two types of scanners will be used during the course – the sector scanner and the curve/linear scanner.

Learning objectives:

  • identifying the area used to scan
  • Scanning technique – sector and curve/linear
  • Image identification
  • Setting up of equipment
  • identifying the number of lambs present and any irregularities
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