BCF Ultrasound

BCF Ultrasound BCF Ultrasound Australasia is a locally owned and operated company who specialise in veterinary ultrasound equipment.

Specialisation in veterinary ultrasound is BCF Ultrasound’s core strength: we are one of the leading providers of portable ultrasound solutions for the veterinary market in Australasia. We have fully equipped service centres in New Zealand and Australia and an enthusiastic and experienced team, including a staff veterinarian responsible for clinical training and education. Whether you are performing abdominal ultrasound on dog, scanning the flexor tendons of a racehorse or pregnancy staging in cattle, we are here to help you find the right equipment for your needs and provide the best training so you fulfil your potential.

‘Tis the season! 🎄We’re here for 3 more weeks before we close on Dec 22 and reopen Jan 5. So if you’re thinking about up...
01/12/2025

‘Tis the season! 🎄

We’re here for 3 more weeks before we close on Dec 22 and reopen Jan 5.

So if you’re thinking about upgrading your ultrasound in 2026, get in touch today!

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25/11/2025

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Thank you to our wonderful customers who continue to support us. We hope this sets the record straight. 🍻Cheers!
18/11/2025

Thank you to our wonderful customers who continue to support us. We hope this sets the record straight.

🍻Cheers!

18/11/2025

Introducer-ing… 🎉

Holiday service reminder!⁠⁠We’ll be taking a short break over Christmas, so if your scanner needs a tune-up—now’s the ti...
14/11/2025

Holiday service reminder!⁠
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We’ll be taking a short break over Christmas, so if your scanner needs a tune-up—now’s the time!⁠
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To make sure you get your gear back before we close, please send it in by Friday 21st November.⁠
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This applies to both Australia + New Zealand service. ⁠
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📦 BCF closes: Fri 19 Dec 2025⁠
🔧 Reopens: Mon 5 Jan 2026

Did you know ultrasound actually has 256 shades of grey—not just 50!? 😄⁠⁠Contrast resolution is determined by how these ...
12/11/2025

Did you know ultrasound actually has 256 shades of grey—not just 50!? 😄⁠
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Contrast resolution is determined by how these shades of grey appear — how light or dark they are. On most machines, this is referred to as Dynamic Range (DR) or Compression.⁠
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A higher dynamic range will display more shades of grey and appear smoother but reduces the contrast while a narrower/lower dynamic range will display fewer shades of grey and look more black and white, giving a higher contrast image. 😎⁠
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Echocardiography & MSK → lower DR (you want strong contrast between anechoic blood and echogenic soft tissue).⁠
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Abdominal imaging → higher DR (to see subtle differences between soft tissues like liver and kidney).⁠
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⚠️ Too high = “flat” image with poor tissue distinction.⁠
⚠️ Too low = overly contrasted image that loses fine detail.⁠
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As with all aspects of ultrasound, finding the right balance for your application is key.⁠
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Adjust your DR first (higher for abdo, lower for cardiac/MSK) then adjust your Grey Map for more or less contrast between each of the shades in your selected dynamic range. ⁠
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💡 How does ultrasound and radiography differ? ⁠⁠Radiography and ultrasound are very different imaging modalities and the...
10/11/2025

💡 How does ultrasound and radiography differ? ⁠
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Radiography and ultrasound are very different imaging modalities and their strengths and weaknesses vary. ⁠
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Where possible, they should be used in combination to complement one another. ⁠
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Most vets would be aware that radiography is a great overview of organ size/shape and/or location within the abdomen whereas ultrasound is far better for assessing subtle changes and echotexture within individual organs. ⁠
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Want to know how ultrasound imaging can benefit your practice? Get in touch with us today!⁠
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Choosing the right probe matters 🩻From abdominal to cardiac, every transducer is designed with a specific purpose.Knowin...
06/11/2025

Choosing the right probe matters 🩻

From abdominal to cardiac, every transducer is designed with a specific purpose.

Knowing these nuances can make all the difference when purchasing a suitable probe for your vet practice.

Swipe through for a quick comparison of probe types, their field of view, and when to use each.

💡 Save this guide for future reference, or explore our full range via the link in bio!

Swipe for the abdo scan on a dog 🐶 🐕 The VETUS E5 from Mindray Animal Care delivers sharp, detailed imaging for confiden...
03/11/2025

Swipe for the abdo scan on a dog 🐶 🐕

The VETUS E5 from Mindray Animal Care delivers sharp, detailed imaging for confident diagnostics-whether in the clinic or in the go.

Compact, intuitive, and built specifically for veterinary use, the VETUS E5 is the perfect portable machine for small animal care.

Machine featured on a trolley, with compatible probes and gel.

Want a tailored quote? Get in touch today
sales@bcfultrasound.com

28/10/2025

Tell us what you see 👀 🐑

Some great footage off the EVO III here in Australia — our favourite sheep scanner.

Sold exclusively by BCF Ultrasound in Australia and New Zealand.

In need of an upgrade? Get in touch with us for your quote.

Yikes. What is going on with this ultrasound probe? 🤔⠀⁠⁠Share this one with a friend who needs to know...⁠⠀⁠It turns out...
24/10/2025

Yikes. What is going on with this ultrasound probe? 🤔⠀⁠
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Share this one with a friend who needs to know...⁠
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It turns out mineral oil (liquid paraffin) was used routinely for re**al ultrasound examinations instead of obstetrical lubricant in this practice. ⠀⁠
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Mineral oil or other oil-based products used instead of ultrasound scanning gel, can cause damage to the transducer. In this case, the probe lost its flexibility.⠀⁠
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The sensitive rubber lens which focuses the ultrasound beam and protects the crystals can also be damaged by oil-based products. ⠀⁠
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Many warranties provided by manufacturers of ultrasound equipment specifically mention oil-based products as potentially damaging to the transducer. ⠀⁠
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⚠️If you do use oil-based products please remember to put the probe in a protective sleeve with ultrasound gel or obstetrical lubricant.⚠️⠀⁠
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Address

Unit 13/23A Cook Road
Mitcham, VIC
3132

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+611300798747

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Specialisation in veterinary ultrasound is BCF Ultrasound’s core strength: we are one of the leading providers of portable ultrasound solutions for the veterinary market in Australasia. We have fully equipped service centres in New Zealand and Australia and an enthusiastic and experienced team, including a staff veterinarian responsible for clinical training and education. Whether you are performing abdominal ultrasound on dog, scanning the flexor tendons of a racehorse or pregnancy staging in cattle, we are here to help you find the right equipment for your needs and provide the best training so you fulfil your potential.