GLEWC now offers computed radiology (CR), which provides advanced technology in equine digital radiographic imaging. The x-ray is taken using a specialized cassette containing an image plate (IP) that captures the image. The cassette is inserted into a CR reader that takes the image from the IP, erases the IP for future use, and transmits the image to a computer workstation. Images can be viewed on the workstation in less than 1 minute, and can then be adjusted for brightness and contrast. It can also be magnified, rotated, reversed to a negative image and adjusted for detail. The images can be viewed on screen but are typically printed on film. Images are also burned to CD to keep on file in our radiology archives.

GLEWC can also provide the benefits of portable radiography to our ambulatory clients. Portable radiograph units are routinely used in the field by ambulatory practitioners to bring radiology services to the client.