Our Approach to Thermal Imaging
ThermScan uses veterinary-grade thermal imaging to detect heat pattern variations in horses that may indicate injury or disease. Our extensive healthcare experience and standardised protocols ensure accurate identification of clinically significant differences, providing valuable information to you and your vet for informed care.
Quality
We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. We deliver accurate, clinically relevant thermal imaging results using veterinary-grade cameras and standardized protocols, that result in highly functional reports for you, your horse, and your veterinarian.
Qualified
We operate with qualified equine thermographers with significant experience in equine anatomy and thermal imaging, amongst other diagnostic modalities.
Service
We go beyond simply scanning your horse. We’ll thoroughly explain your horse’s report and explain any potential issues. We’re happy to discuss our findings with your veterinarian, all to support you and your horse’s well-being.
Client Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
I can not recommend Audra at ThermScan enough. She came to scan my boy, to give me better insight into a recent injury and how it was healing. The camera picked up a few other problem areas that I had no idea about, which explains a lot of why he’s so uncomfortable to be ridden despite physio visits and properly fitting tack. The review was extremely detailed and Audra was incredibly helpful, advising the possible next steps I can take in order to help him on his way back to a comfortable life! Will definitely be using Audra again!
Cara
My horse injured herself and we needed clarification of what was happening; to take the guesswork out. Due to the horse’s injury she wasn’t fit to travel for scans and xrays, so thermal imaging was able to indicate the way forward to get the correct treatment. 6 months on and she is recovering well. I would recommend Audra as she is very knowledgeable and fully trained.
Laura
Got Audra out for my 15 year old gelding that I bought about 8 weeks ago, as I wanted to know more about him. I have to say the ThermScan images have provided a fantastic road map for me to sort the little problems before they become big problems. Audra is very knowledgeable, patient and thorough and she takes the time to explain each image at the review. I cannot recommend her highly enough and plan to have her scan my horse again in 6 months to see what improvement (hopefully) we’ve made.
Maggie
Case Studies
Click on the images below to learn more about how ThermScan equine thermal imaging has helped owners help their horses. The sample case studies below include (in order): navicular disease, kissing spine, vascular disease, soft tissue injury, navicular fracture, suspensory desmitis, abscess and knee fracture.
Equine Thermographer
Audra MacPhee is a qualified Equine Thermographer with 6 years experience and additional qualifications in equine anatomy. Audra commenced her career as a radiographer in the NHS before moving into the pharamceutical industry where she became a National Sales Manager. Audra established ThermScan to help horses by combining her significant clinical experience with her passion for all things equine; the case studies and client testimonials on this site and Facebook are testiment to the quality of her work and the results she achieves.
Audra MacPhee
Equine Thermographer
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Thermal Imaging Study | Coat Of Many Colours
Thermal imaging in the equine industry has been utilized for over 40 years. However, the technology has only recently gained the recognition it deserves. Infrared cameras have improved, procedures have been standardized, and veterinarians have become familiar with interpretation of the images. Thermal imaging is finding a niche in diagnosing mystery lamenesses, scanning horses at pre-purchase evaluations, aiding farriers with hoof pathology and imbalances, addressing saddle-fitting problems, and providing both baselines and serial documentation of equine health and lameness. A case-based approach to the technology provides evidence of its vast uses and tremendous sensitivity in equine medicine.
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Horses in Color | The Role Of Thermal Imaging In The Equine Industry
Thermal imaging isn’t new to the horse world, though it’s finding its renaissance in today’s performance-charged equine industry. As thermal camera technology has improved, and standardization in equine imaging is introduced, this diagnostic tool is finding its niche in equine veterinary practice and the horse industry as a whole. Thermal imaging is helping to identify and pinpoint hidden injuries and inflammation, aids in saddle-fitting, may prevent breakdowns and determine whether a horse is ready to compete, provides insight during pre-purchase examinations, and also benefits farriers and general practitioners. With trained technicians and veterinary interpretation, thermal imaging is finally taking its deserved place among traditional radiography and ultrasound as a useful, non-invasive, diagnostic modality. Thermal imaging provides a whole new vision of equine health.
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