“If finalists in the Kentucky Derby and other major races had pre-race standing CT scans assessed by a panel of skilled reviewers, would that have had an impact on what happened last year?” asks Muir. “Based on extrapolations from what we’ve learned so far from the Melbourne Cup, I think it would.”

The Asto CT Best Scans of the Year Awards is an annual event that recognizes the outstanding contributions of veterinary professionals in the field of computed tomography (CT) scans. This year's results showcase remarkable achievements in 3D scans, head scans, limb scans, and soft tissue filter scans.

The 2023 AAEP Convention and Tradeshow in San Diego, CA was a success! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and picked up Asto CT goodies. If you missed us download our most recent information here or contact us at information@astoct.com.

Middleton [November, 2023] – Asto CT, a pioneer in equine CT imaging, and VetPD, a global leader in veterinary continuing education, proudly announce their strategic partnership to enhance educational opportunities for veterinarians across North America and Europe.

The Melbourne Cup, one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, has been at the forefront of this positive change. Over the past three years, the implementation of pre-race screening protocols with weight-bearing CT scans has played a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of horses and riders, resulting in zero equine fatalities during this period.

In a landmark advancement for equine healthcare, Sharjah Equine Hospital proudly announces the planned installation of the cutting-edge Asto Equina® CT scanner. This innovative technology, the first of its kind in the region, will significantly transform the diagnostic capabilities and treatment approaches for horses.

The Equina® CT scanner has been carefully selected by the expert team at Cotts Equine Hospital for its exceptional image quality, user-friendly operation, and rapid image acquisition. This new addition will enable Cotts to provide affordable and advanced imaging services to their valued clientele, as well as referring practices in the South West.

The use of this advanced veterinary technology for early detection and management of musculoskeletal injuries can move us towards a new standard of care for Thoroughbred racehorses. In this paper, we provide a brief description of the key features of the Equina® system, and its use in pre-race screening.

This is a fan-beam CT that has high image quality with reduced radiation exposure and allows for true standing imaging. Previously we were scanning all our CT cases under general anesthesia. Now we have the ability to scan front and hind limb pairs and the head and neck with only light sedation. This will fast-track the treatment and prognosis in many cases. We see this technology becoming widely adopted among horse owners because of the reduced cost and quick scans.

Horley, UK – Asto CT Inc. is excited to announce the continued growth of their Equina standing, computed tomography (CT) scanner in the UK market. The company has secured new orders for the Equina with multiple state-of-the-art equine hospitals, further expanding the technology's presence in the equine veterinary industry.

We're so proud to accept the honor of being one of the best tech start-ups in Madison. This award is given based off of factors such as revenue potential, leadership team, brand/product traction, and competitive landscape. We've already had an amazing start to the year, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings.

SoCal Equine Hospital (Norco, CA), known for its high level of care, has increased patient welfare further with the recent installation of an equine weight-bearing, standing CT (Computed Tomography) scanner. SoCal Equine Hospital is excited to add the innovative Asto CT Equina® scanner to their advanced diagnostic imaging services, providing the quality of care that their clients have come to expect.

One of the leading private equine practices in Texas, Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery (ESMS), has installed the first equine standing CT (Computed Tomography) scanner in the state. ESMS, which has one of the highest volumes of equine cases in the United States, is excited to add the Asto CT Equina® scanner to their full-service suite of equine veterinary services to improve patient outcomes and welfare.

With hundreds of thousands of horses being used for race, show, and recreation throughout the world, appropriate management of injuries and illness throughout the lifetime of the horse is a high priority in equine veterinary care.

The 2021 AAEP Convention and Tradeshow in Nashville, TN was a success! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and picked up Asto CT goodies. If you missed us download our most recent information here or contact us at information@astoct.com .

Asto CT, Inc. (Madison, WI), developers of the Equina®, the world’s first dual axis computed tomography (CT) scanner for imaging of mildly sedated standing equine patients, is proud to announce the release of its 92cm Tapered Bore with extended cervical spine and proximal limb coverage.

Leo Cancer Care is an innovative start-up company that is set to change the face of Radiation Therapy forever. They recently completed their Series B fundraising activities, through parent company Asto CT Inc. alongside the team at Pureland Global Venture.

“For him, the biggest benefit he sees is the machine's ability to find bone lesions that are missed on radiographs. This means that the machine could be used to identify and stave off injuries — potentially catastrophic ones — before they happen.” -The Paulick Report

Equine veterinarians who are considering investing in CT equipment for their practice are faced with a complex choice as they try to identify the technology solution that will most improve their practice. This review describes the relative merits of two common methods for acquiring CT imaging: fan-beam and cone-beam imaging.

We're Pleased to welcome Dr. Sabrina Brounts as our Asto CT Scientific and Clinical Advisor. As Clinical and Scientific Advisor, Sabrina will be pivotal in helping Asto CT develop strategies to increase adoption of standing CT in the equine community.

The Victoria Racing Club is mandating that all international Melbourne Cup runners to be scanned prior to next year's race.

Thanks to everyone who visited our virtual booth and attended our virtual showcase. Contact us at information@astoct.com for a video of the virtual tour.

Asto CT is proud to announce all new Equine-specific Bone and Soft Tissue Retro Reconstructions. The new processing is already making a difference in diagnosis & treatment of equine patients!

Asto CT kicks of a popular, global webinar series on Standing Equine Computed Tomography.

The Asto CT Team would like to thank you for coming to visit us at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 65th Annual Convention.

The newly installed Equina™ at the University of Melbourne U-Vet Werribee Equine Centre is helping Racing Victoria veterinarians detect potential fractures ahead of this years Melbourne Cup.

A great story about how Equina™ is making a positive impact on the lives of horses and giving peace of mind to their owners.

The history of Equina standing CT technology, as shared by our founders and the clinicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care.

A new Equina™ is on its way to the University of Melbourne Equine Clinic at Werribee, supported in part by Racing Victoria and the state government.