Diagnostic Imaging
Farm Animal Hospital
Farm Animal Hospital
Diagnostic Imaging at the Purdue University Farm Animal Hospital is at the forefront of imaging technology.
Make an appointment Get DirectionsThe Diagnostic Imaging teams consists of veterinarians who are board certified in both the American and European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, residents in training, radiation technologists, and registered veterinary nurses who specialize in diagnostic imaging. A veterinary nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide emergency service and imaging support.
X-rays, a type of ionizing radiation, are used to produce images of the body. Typical studies are of the thorax, abdomen, or musculoskeletal system.
Continuous low dose x-rays are used to obtain real-time, moving, images to aid in the diagnosis of tracheal and esophageal abnormalities.
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use x-rays to provide rapid, multiple, cross-sectional images that can be used to detect problems in organs, soft tissues, bones, and vasculature.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive procedure that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body. MRI is particularly useful in diagnosing neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
Nuclear medicine is a subspecialty of radiology in which radioisotopes (compounds containing radioactive forms of atoms) are put into the body to evaluate organ function or localize bone disease such as stress fractures or tumor metastasis.
Ultrasounds are used to produce images of internal organs such as the kidneys, urinary bladder, adrenal glands, liver and gallbladder using high-frequency sound waves. Unlike a traditional x-ray, there is no ionizing radiation exposure with this imaging modality.
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Farm Animal Hospital Parking Lot:
415 South Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
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We are an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital. That means we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Pets are our passion. And keeping them healthy is our #1 priority. Here, we strive to deliver excellent care for pets. Because your pets deserve nothing less.
Learn more about AAHA accreditation and why our accreditation is important to you and your pet.
