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Computed Tomography without Compromise

The Qalibra CT system couples exceptional image quality with the versatility needed for veterinary medicine.

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The One That Does it all

Horse Anatomy
Head / neck of the standing horse Distal limb CT of the standing horse Distal limb CT of the standing horse Distal limb CT of the standing horse Distal limb CT of the standing horse Pelvis, back, stifles, etc. in the anesthetized horse Elbow and forearm CT of the standing horse Shoulder CT of the horse Thoracic region CT of the horse

Head / neck of the standing horse

  • Simple, safe, and efficient patient positioning
  • Examinations can be completed in minutes
  • 0,5mm thin slices allow visualization of even the thinnest bone lamellae, periodontal supporting ligaments and intervertebral nerves
  • The neck can be depicted up to C5/6 in a standing horse
  • The modified front cover shortens the distance to the isocenter

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Distal limb CT of the standing horse

  • Examinations up to the radius or the tibia
  • Superior soft tissue detection compared to low-field MRI
  • Positioning of the horse is similar to farrier services, providing familiarity and comfort

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Distal limb CT of the standing horse

  • Examinations up to the radius or the tibia
  • Superior soft tissue detection compared to low-field MRI
  • Positioning of the horse is similar to farrier services, providing familiarity and comfort

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Distal limb CT of the standing horse

  • Examinations up to the radius or the tibia
  • Superior soft tissue detection compared to low-field MRI
  • Positioning of the horse is similar to farrier services, providing familiarity and comfort

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Distal limb CT of the standing horse

  • Examinations up to the radius or the tibia
  • Superior soft tissue detection compared to low-field MRI
  • Positioning of the horse is similar to farrier services, providing familiarity and comfort

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Pelvis, back, stifles, etc. in the anesthetized horse

  • The gantry moves over the horse, no need to pull the horse into the gantry for positioning
  • Simplified positioning of the horse without an external table significantly shortens the duration of anesthesia (e.g., CT of both stifle joints in under 15 minutes)
  • Simple, safe, and efficient patient positioning

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Elbow and forearm CT of the standing horse

  • Examinations up to and including the elbow and proximal radius/ulna
  • Excellent visualization of bone and soft tissue structures in a non-weight-bearing position
  • Positioning is simple and familiar, similar to routine limb handling

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Shoulder CT of the horse

  • Detailed imaging of the scapulohumeral joint and surrounding soft tissues
  • General anesthesia required due to joint depth and anatomical positioning
  • Ideal for evaluating cartilage lesions, joint pathology, and scapular injuries

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Thoracic region CT of the horse

  • High-resolution imaging of lungs, ribs, and cranial thoracic spine
  • General anesthesia ensures optimal image quality and eliminates motion artifacts
  • Indicated for detecting pulmonary lesions, pleural effusion, or rib fractures

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Small animals

Small animals

  • Since the couch is immobile, there is no need for modified anesthesia equipment.
  • Lead shielding enables performing CT scans in awake patients, similar to performing an X-ray
  • The unique configuration of the Qalibra CT system allows the gantry to be lowered to the ground level, permitting scanning of the patient without sedation

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The Qalibra Advantage

Qalibra was founded by veterinarians to advance veterinary diagnostics through innovation, precision, and clinical insight. Our patented CT systems—ranging from 32 to 640 slice detectors—deliver high-quality imaging for both large and small animals, including standing CT scans without the need for general anesthesia. Featuring a patented, multi-directionally moving gantry, every system is designed to prioritize safety, enhance efficiency, and ensure ease of use in daily veterinary practice.

The Ultimate in Image Quality and Versatility

Versatility

Our CT system is adapted to the anatomy and behavior of veterinary patients. Many studies can now be performed without general anesthesia. For equine patients, the system can be elevated to scan the head and neck or lowered to scan the distal limbs of a standing patient. By moving the system into the customized pit, the gantry can be positioned at ground level. This simplifies and speeds up scanning under general anesthesia and enables scanning of the equine pelvis, back, thoracic cavity and caudal neck. For small animals, the ability to lower the gantry to ground level means that patients can be imaged without sedation.

Quality

No more compromises in image quality! Our high-end helical CTs include advanced imaging technology and the latest software developments from human medicine. More than 80 different image algorithms consistently ensure perfect image quality, showing bone and cartilage lesions in the sub-millimeter range. This technology allows imaging tiny ligament and tendon structures at the highest resolution.

Safety

Safety comes first when handling animals. Qalibra systems are designed by veterinarians for veterinarians. For example, we have reduced the need for restraint allowing equine patients to be more comfortable during the procedure. The CT itself can be shielded with lead fixtures. This results in less scatter radiation emitted from the CT than a single X-ray image, reducing exposure of staff and patients.

Equine

The Qalibra CT system couples exceptional image quality with the versatility needed for veterinary medicine.

The Qalibra CT system couples exceptional image quality with the versatility needed for veterinary medicine.

Qalibra systems utilize high-end computed tomography (CT) scanners designed for human medicine, reconfigured and patented for use in animals.

Qalibra systems utilize high-end computed tomography (CT) scanners designed for human medicine, reconfigured and patented for use in animals.

Our patented, height-adjustable sliding gantry platform is paired with CTs from leading manufacturers. The Qalibra system is unique, because the entire gantry moves around the patient.

Our patented, height-adjustable sliding gantry platform is paired with CTs from leading manufacturers. The Qalibra system is unique, because the entire gantry moves around the patient.

Horses and small animals can now be examined safely, using the world’s best and fastest CT scanners without the need for general anesthesia.

Horses and small animals can now be examined safely, using the world’s best and fastest CT scanners without the need for general anesthesia.

Spiral CT examinations without the need for general anesthesia set new benchmarks in equine and small animal medicine.

Spiral CT examinations without the need for general anesthesia set new benchmarks in equine and small animal medicine.

The patients may be examined under either general anesthesia or under light sedation. Examinations of the head, cervical spine, and distal limbs to the radial and tibial bones can be acquired while the horse is standing.

The patients may be examined under either general anesthesia or under light sedation. Examinations of the head, cervical spine, and distal limbs to the radial and tibial bones can be acquired while the horse is standing.

Small Animals

Multi-directionally moving gantry, simplifying imaging without sedation

Multi-directionally moving gantry, simplifying imaging without sedation

Full functionality of latest CT technology (e.g. ECG-gating, bolus tracking, dose modulation)

Full functionality of latest CT technology (e.g. ECG-gating, bolus tracking, dose modulation)

Ideal for imaging of all companion animals and exotic patients

Ideal for imaging of all companion animals and exotic patients

What Are Our Customers Saying?

“The new Qalibra CT scanner has convinced our entire team from the very first examination. Within a very short time, it provides us with excellent images to make a radiological diagnosis. This allows us to start a targeted therapy, taking into account the clinical symptoms.”

Susanne Blessing, Pferdeklinik Parsdorf, Germany

“With the Qalibra CT system, we can once again expand our diagnostic range. We are now well equipped, especially in the fields of orthopaedics and dental/upper respiratory diseases. The system is also very well suited for the CT-controlled operations that are very important for us.”

Jan Kümmerle, University Tierspital Zürich, Switzerland

“Our claims and expectations were not disappointed. CT of the horse’s head is fast and uncomplicated. CT of the limbs of the standing horse represents a major advance in equine medicine.”

Tim Steinberg, Tierklinik Lüsche, Germany

“The addition of the Qalibra CT system to our hospital offers another dimension to other diagnostic modalities that we can offer to our client. We are impressed with the system’s scanning capabilities and user friendliness. As a Qalibra client, you can always rely on support and advice when needed.”

Nina Resetic, Højgård hestehospital, Denmark

“The Qalibra CT system is the gold standard in veterinary medicine and enhances our clinic’s diagnostic capabilities with state-of-the-art technology and the highest image quality. The superior images are excellent for visualizing bone and soft tissue, and soft tissue imaging is outstanding both with and without contrast media.”

Holger Fischer, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt, Germany

“Upon our first use, we were convinced of the Qalibra CT’s exceptional quality. It’s versatility, simple operation, and fast implementation allow for fluid integration into daily clinic workflow. Regions that were previously difficult to assess are no longer an obstacle with the system’s high quality cross-sectional imaging. Qalibra sets a new standard in veterinary imaging.”

Bernadette Rohwerder, Equine Clinic Telgte, GER

“I believe this setup of gantry and platform will powerboost the use of CT in Equine Medicine.”

Filip Vandenberghe, Dierenkliniek De Bosdreef, Belgium

“I am so happy with the CT. The images are phenomenal, and I am seeing so much pathology that has been there my whole 40 year career but I never knew it existed. I have told many people that I think high quality CT imaging in the horse is a major game changer similar to what treating horses with IV fluids, transitioning to arthroscopic surgery.”

John Madison, Ocala Equine Hospital, USA FL

“I believe that with the Qalibra CT we have reached a threshold point in orthopedic diagnostics or even in equine medicine in general, where many book chapters now have to be rewritten. We now not only have the possibility to diagnose previously inaccessible anatomical locations of the horse, but also to obtain more detailed information which previously completely eluded our perception. We can practice medicine on a whole new level and show owners options that are far beyond what we know from the history of equine surgery/orthopedics. I wouldn’t want to miss this form of diagnostics in my medicine.”

Timm Gudehus, Purdue University Indiana, US