Asto CT provides weight-bearing fan-beam computed tomography (CT) for equine patients, enabling high-resolution imaging of the distal limb and head and neck without the need for general anesthesia. This technology allows for rapid scans in under 30 seconds, minimizing stress and risk for horses while improving diagnostic accuracy for veterinarians.
Funding
$96.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Diagnosing lameness and other musculoskeletal issues in horses often requires general anesthesia for traditional CT scans, posing risks and disrupting training. Existing imaging techniques may also lack the resolution needed to detect subtle injuries in the distal limb and head/neck regions.
Solution
Asto CT offers the Equina, a weight-bearing, fan-beam CT scanner designed specifically for equine imaging. The Equina allows veterinarians to scan the distal limbs, head, and neck of standing horses without general anesthesia, reducing risks and recovery time. Its fan-beam technology and multi-slice reconstruction provide high-resolution images, enabling the detection of subtle stress responses and soft tissue injuries. The system's open design and rapid scan times (under 30 seconds) facilitate easy patient positioning and minimize motion artifacts, leading to faster and more accurate diagnoses.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes equine veterinarians and veterinary clinics seeking advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities for lameness and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Features
- Weight-bearing CT imaging of equine patients without the need for general anesthesia
- Fan-beam technology for high-resolution multi-slice CT images
- 92cm tapered bore to accommodate horses of all sizes
- Rapid scan times (under 30 seconds) to minimize motion artifact
- Vertical and horizontal CT-gantry travel for imaging head to lower limb pairs
- Bone and soft tissue windows for detailed visualization
- Subscription model allowing clinicians to retain all revenue