Josef Eder produced the first radiographs of animals in Vienna in 1896. Because of the limited power of the unit, radiographs were made of small animals that were dead, including fish, rats, snakes, and newborn rabbits. Radiology was used for clinical cases soon after and was developed during the first half of the century. The ACVR now has approximately 300 Diplomates, veterinarians specifically trained and board certified in the specialty of veterinary radiology. Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses x-rays for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Radiology is used everyday in general and specialty practice.
Confirm or differentiate suspected clinical disease. Determine the extent of involvement of known clinical disease. Detect tumor metastasis. Aid in the selection of medical or surgical treatment. A screening procedure for diseases with obscure clinical signs.