2022 | Digital Radiography

National Marine Mammal Foundation (“NMMF”) was looking for a portable DR system and generator for ageing bottlenose dolphins via pectoral fin radiography. Scope of NMMF’s project: The marine mammal community has been aging dolphins via tooth extraction/tissue sampling. This new study would allow them to use x-rays of the dolphins flippers to age them instead. “Radiograph alternative would replace the invasive tooth extraction aging methodology providing a fast readily available alternative. Diagnostically working with images instead of tissues allows simple handling procedures, international sharing of information and widespread use of the technique to improve knowledge of cetacean ages globally.” The foundation was able to do this study in captive dolphins and now wanted to able their study out to the wild population.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?type=printable&id=10.1371/journal.pone.0222722

2022 | Digital Radiography

SOUND Technology’s generous support with the donation of a TruDR cSeries x-ray machine and a discounted Summit HF4 4-way float table has allowed the League to open the hospital and begin serving pets in need, and the people who love them, with lifesaving urgent care. In addition, this support has helped make it possible for public visitors and veterinary student externs and interns to gain exposure and new insights into the worlds of veterinary medicine and animal welfare.

We are deeply grateful for your support of the Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur.

Thank you for playing a role in this important work!

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2021 | Ultrasound

Sound has recently partnered with the Conservation Centers for Species Survival (C2S2) in their quest to establish a viable Southern Black Rhino population. They will be focusing on breeding, research, exhibition, and (if possible and appropriate) the ultimate reintroduction of these animals into the wild.Southern Black Rhinos have always been seen as a captivating species due to their incredible stature and magnificent horns. These striking features however have also been the reason for their demise. Many eastern cultures believe that rhino horns can be used to cure ailments in traditional medicine and rhinos have been hunted to near extinction as they are killed for the rhino horn trade. The population of black rhinos, by the later part of the 20th century decreased by 96%. By 1993, there were only about 2,300 surviving black rhinos in the wild- a drastic comparison to the 65,000 wild rhinos in Africa only 23 years before that. The population is slowly rebounding with now approx. 3,142 black rhinos living in the wild today. But the threat of poaching remains strong.

With only 40 of these Southern Black Rhino’s in captivity, reproductive rate is very low, making continued survival impossible. Through reproductive intervention and genetic banking, C2S2 intends to preserve the genetic potential of the existing population and produce calves through assisted reproductive technologies to augment natural breeding efforts. The ultrasound system Sound has donated C2S2 will be used in Africa similarly to the system we placed at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Park to assist them with their Northern White Rhino project. The systems images will help veterinarians get detailed ovulation cycles of females in the population and their uterine and ovarian health for possible assisted reproduction to expedite population growth.

You can follow the progress along with us at: https://conservationcenters.org/programs/sustainability-programs/southern-black-rhino/

2020 | Digital Radiography

In 2020 Sound Imaging along with the generous contributions from DT Research and Mikasa were able to donate a full DR system to La Senda Verde Animal Refuge in Boliva. The DR equipment has been a blessing for them as during the pandemic they received in approx. 120 more new animals from traffic, very sad. They continue to work hard using the DR equipment quite frequently which has been crucial for determining the right procedures. The refuge opened for visits last April, with controlled groups of 8 people and right now are accepting groups of 12. This is not enough to support all their needs, but very slowly they are trying to go back to normal. Everyone in their staff has been the vaccinated now. Here is an unfortunate case of an injured male Tunki (common name). These birds will self-destruct in captivity. Anyway with the broken wing would have been difficult.

To learn more about these birds: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_cock-of-the-rock

2019 | Ultrasound

Big things are happening in CHS’ medical department: The staff now has an ultrasound machine, which was donated by Sound Imaging. This is a huge step for pets preparing for adoption at CHS, and for family pets who receive care at CHS’ reduced-fee Fox Memorial Clinic. It gives CHS veterinarians more capabilities when diagnosing a pet’s condition, will help with many different procedures, and means pets won’t need to travel to off-site veterinary offices when they need ultrasounds. Thank you so much to Sound Imaging!

2018 | Digital Radiography

Sound donated a Digital Radiography and protection wear for Dr. Oakley and her team to use while in the field.

Learn More: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/dr-oakley-yukon-vet

2018 | Monetary & Employee Time

SOUND has partnered with the Helping Paws Foundation to help military families stay united with their pets, despite facing unfortunate circumstances.

In 2018, SOUND employees, through a company fund matching program, generously donated $5,000 to Helping Paws. This donation was used to support pets like Maggie, Justus and Jewel.

Executive Director of Helping Paws, Hannah Mullins recognizes SOUND as “A company with a lot of heart. Their unwavering commitment to the community is truly admirable. Helping Paws is proud to have their President, Tom Jacobi, serve on our Board of Directors. Tom selflessly donates his time, money and expertise to ensure we continue Helping Vets by Saving Pets!”

2021 | Ultrasound

2 Rhinos now pregnant – click hereOnly three Northern White Rhinos remain in the world, and they are located at the Ol Pejeta conservancy in Kenya, Africa. Unable to reproduce normally, the San Diego zoo personnel are valiantly working to save the species using the In Vitro Fertilization technique. This amazing project also includes an advanced genetics program in embryo development that is part of the Frozen Zoo at the Safari Park. The Zoo acquired a select group of Southern White rhinos (recently brought to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, CA) to use as surrogates for the Northern White Rhino Frozen Zoo. Always the good neighbor, and longtime supporter of the world famous zoo, SOUND® donated ultrasound equipment to assist with this bold reproductive program. The ultrasound equipment is used for follicular monitoring and early stage fetal development when successful breeding occurs. SOUND® not only donated the ultrasound system but also provided the training resources to help zoo personnel in their noble efforts to save this endangered species from extinction.

We follow the zoo’s progress daily in hopes of positive results. You can follow the progress along with us at: http://institute.sandiegozoo.org/species/white-rhino

2017 | Employee Time/Medical Care

The Equitarian Project is put on by the Texas Equine Veterinary Association. This project includes sending out volunteers to countries like Guatemala and Nicaragua. The trips are scheduled biannually bringing veterinarians to provide medical care to the horses there. They go once in February and again in the fall. In these countries the medical care for the horses is not easily accessible and the horses are used daily for work.

Each year, Scott Giebler Director, Equine Channels, is a team leader for one of the groups going to Guatemala. Along with SOUND customers, one being Dr. Jessica Huntington of Stephenville Quine and Sports Medicine, he was joined by fellow SOUND employee, Lisa Riseman of Fort Collins, CO. They stay busy by seeing 30-100 horses a day and provide the horses with dentistry, vaccinations, nutritional counseling, parasite treatment, and exposure to local farriers. MWI and Full Bucket provide substantial amounts of the required vaccines, anthelmentics, equipment and nutritional support. Since joining the Teva Equitarian Project several years ago, Giebler has started to see some horses come back again and again getting better each time. The owner’s of these horses are learning the proper care for their horses from this group of volunteers.

Since they go biannually, they are always looking for volunteers. If you would like to go on your own time, please contact Scott Giebler for more information.​

2016 | Digital Radiography & Ultrasound

“The donated X-ray machine has allowed us to evaluate the street dogs we treat for traumatic injuries, perform orthopedic procedure assessments and provide prognostic information to help us make decisions about which dogs we can treat and help.

This has been an amazing tool to help us improve the quality of life for the street dogs of Cotacachi, Ecuador! Thank you for the generous donation!”
– Heather Steyn, DVM