qTUS

As a PhD candidate and veterinarian, Stan focusses his research on the practical applications of qTUS to rationalize antimicrobial use for pneumonia in calves. His special interests are individualization of therapy based on ultrasonographic findings. Apart from training vets, follow up of dairy and beef farms are part of his daily routine.

After graduating as a veterinarian in 2020, Thomas Lowie is active as PhD candidate focussing on management of respiratory disease in beef and dairy farms. Using clinical and ultrasonographic data from these farms, Thomas aims to develop tools for early warning of respiratory disease and the differentiation between pneumonia and upper respiratory tract disease.

Prof. Dr. Bart Pardon is affiliated with UGent within the field of internal medicine of large domestic animals and head of the department 'internal diseases' of the ruminant veterinary clinic. Since many years, his research focuses on improving the diagnosis and control of respiratory tract infections in calves. He is the inspirer of qTUS and is responsible for the overall coordination. He sees this project as a unique opportunity to translate years of research into practice on a large scale, and to ensure that new research is immediately applicable.