Texas Equine Veterinary Association

www.teva-online.org • Page 26 contributing to obscure or difficult to diagnose lameness. Patients are injected intravenously with a radioactive pharmaceutical and imaged 3 hours post injection. Horses are typically examined before and a er the scintigraphic exam to correlate areas of increased radiopharmaceutical uptake with clinical disease that can then be managed by the referring DVM. Radiology/Teleradiology A 1050 MA radiographic generator and a 14 x 17 digital plate provide diagnostic images of the equine abdomen, thorax, pelvis (standing coxofemoral joint studies) cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, extremity studies as well as head studies. Both Dr. Beth Biscoe DACVR and Dr. Dana Neelis DACVR, with their respective extensive equine backgrounds, interpret radiographic studies from referring equine veterinarians. At times, Dr. Myra Barrett DACVR and Dr. Kurt Selberg DACVR, both with extensive equine experience, interpret specific equine imaging studies as well. Ultrasound Specialty, cardiac, abdominal, thoracic, and musculoskeletal (including stifle) exams are performed at Animal Imaging by board certified equine radiologists. Ultrasound-guided procedures such as cervical facet joint injections and various back injections are also provided. Animal Imaging's Team Dr. Dana Neelis, DACVR, received her DVM from Michigan State University and then completed an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. She then completed a fellowship with Dr. Virginia Reef at New Bolton prior to completing her radiology residency at Washington State University. Dana, who grew up in the upper Peninsula of Michigan, enjoys several outdoor sports and keeping up with her canine companions. Dr. Beth Biscoe, DACVR was raised on a dairy farm in Virginia. She received her DVM from Virginia Tech. She then completed an internship at the Blue Ridge Equine Clinic in Free Union, Virginia and was employed at the Little Creek Veterinary Services in Madison, Georgia. Dr. Biscoe then completed a 2 year equine ultrasound fellowship with Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb at the University of California at Davis prior to completing her radiology residency in 2014. Dr. Jake Hersman manages the equine caseload at Animal Imaging. A 1980 graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Hersman has had an interest in imaging and lameness throughout his career. Dr. Rita Echandi, DACVR manages the companion animal caseload assisted by Dr. Sasha Naugler. Susan Willenbrock manages the practice assisted by a very capable staff of veterinary technicians and assistants. Animal imaging has been a proud supporter of the Texas Equine Veterinary Association for several years. TEVA is committed to providing quality continuing education to equine veterinarians, helping us all help the horse.

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