Aim : Provide participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to confidently perform ultrasound examinations in swine for pregnancy diagnosis, basic ovarian assessment, and body condition evaluation through backfat assessment.
Duration : 2 days
Site : at the customer’s facilities
Audience : swine producers, technicians, veterinarians, and beginners involved in reproductive management
Participants : max. 8 participants
Pre-requisite : Having at least one ultrasound equipment from IMV Technologies The customer must provide: A room for the theoretical session 1 ultrasound unit per 4 participants Approximately 20 sows per day at different stages of pregnancy (20-90 days) Ultrasound gel, gloves, coveralls, and boots
Registration deadline : 8 weeks before the workshop
Day 1 : theory and guided practice | Day 2 : hands-on practice |
|---|---|
Fundamentals of ultrasound imaging | Probe positioning and scanning techniques |
Pregnancy diagnosis in swine | Image acquisition and interpretation |
Basic ovarian examination | Practical scanning sessions with individual coaching |
Body condition scoring (backfat measurement) | Best practices to improve accuracy and confidence |
Equipment, probes, and image optimization | [Contenu Vizy 3 non converti automatiquement — à vérifier] |
Preparation, handling, cleaning, and maintenance of the ultrasound system | [Contenu Vizy 3 non converti automatiquement — à vérifier] |
The content can be customized to address specific needs, with the option to focus more intensively on particular topics of interest.
Learning Tools : At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to confidently perform basic ultrasound examinations in swine and optimize image quality for routine reproductive evaluations.
Materials provided : Training presentation (PowerPoint or PDF) - Q&A session.
Certificate : Attendance certificate and Certificate of Completion following the post-training quiz will be delivered.
