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Sunlight EQUS - Bone Measurement for Racehorses
Sunlight EQUS is a diagnostic ultrasonic device designed specifically
for bone assessment of racehorses. Stress fractures during training are a major problem for
these valuable athletes and their owners. Using EQUS, veterinarians can
accurately estimate the injury risk of the individual horse and plan training and
nutrition schedules around this knowledge. As the only device of its type
available, EQUS can result in considerable savings for racehorse owners, by
preventing injuries and avoiding the necessity to destroy costly horses who have suffered
devastating injuries.
A Proven Method for Tracking Racehorse Bones
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A number of clinical studies have shown that measurement with EQUS can accurately
differentiate between injured and healthy horses and predict injury
risk of horses based on comparison with a normative database. Measurement with the device is
precise, reproducible, and independent of the effects of soft tissue and hair. Research has found
that measurement with the device reflects both bone mineral density and mechanical properties of bone,
presenting an accurate picture of the bone properties that affect injury risk.
The device uses the proven Omnipath technology and proprietary software
used by Sunlight Omnisense™ 7000S, along with a unique equine reference database and a physical
configuration designed for use with the equine population.
On-the-Spot Testing
EQUS is designed especially for use in stables. The portable EQUS carrying case
permits simple set-up of the device in the stable, alongside the horse to be measured. The horse
can be measured in a standing position without the need for sedation or prior shaving of
the measurement sites. Measurement with the device is non-invasive and radiation-free, and
requires only minimal operator training.
Additional Information
EQUS Bone Assessment - White Paper
Technical Specifications
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a licensed veterinarian.
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