Scanners test their skills

摘要

A look inside an American programme to certify operators of ultrasonic scanning equipment, that is now developing international links and considering new applications. Technicians who scan pigs using ultrasound have an opportunity in the USA to gainindependent authentication of their ability. The process provides a certificate that has become recognised throughout the US industry as a proficiency standard for the use of ultrasonic equipment in measuring the backfat depth and loin muscle area of live pigs.