We are proud to present our redesigned corporate identity. Re-imagine the way you work. With innovative products, we make safe and efficient work naturaly.

That is why we started as pioneers in mobile imaging solutions in 2008. We constantly search for and find solutions to make our products smarter, safer, compact and lighter. We implement these innovations in our specialised product range. 

Diagnostic imaging by X-ray technique is an essential and widely used application within veterinary care for the health of our animal welfare.
However, the use of radiography is hazardous and very stressful for the daily working conditions of the Vet and the veterinary assistant.
For instance, an Equine Veterinarian makes an estimated 200-300 X-rays on 20-30 horses every day to map different parts of the injured horse to provide the proper treatment.
A horse weighs 600-1000 kg and, partly due to its body size, makes it challenging to photograph in its entirety, compared to a dog or cat. Therefore, it is necessary to take multiple photos of 1 body part to clarify the injury or problem.

In principle, when taking x-rays, radioactive radiation is released, and harmful exposure depends on the distance a person and/or animal stands from the X-ray generator generating harmful radiation.
There is a significant difference in exposure to radiation in the veterinary and human medical/ hospital environments. For instance, when x-raying patients in a hospital, the doctor can leave the X-ray room in the process. However, in the equine veterinary field, when x-raying horses, the animal must, in all cases, be held by an attendant while the Vet will operate the X-ray generator. The veterinary assistant will handle the X-ray receiver. Thus, both parties are exposed to the harmful effects of radiation.

Within this development project, Podoblock, specialised in the development of aids for the equine veterinarian, intends to develop a new generation radiography solution that makes it possible for the veterinary assistant to be able to distance himself from the recipient as much as possible and to keep the Vet at a distance during the recording of an X-ray and to secure the expansive X-ray machine most effectively.
Because this is for a small group of users, there are not many product or solution developers in the field.
Podoblock is already over 14 years active in the field with their product line. With the help of the European subsidy fund VIA (= Valorisatie Innovatieve Ambities) and locally with SNN (=Samenwerkingsverband Noord-Nederland), we can make more significant steps in this innovative and developing project.

November 15, 2021

The Vest & Chaps is the ideal x-ray protective clothing for every professional with a busy schedule of lengthy radiology procedures. 

Learn more about our Protection and Safety products here.

The lighter, more robust and excellent-fitted pouch that protects your expensive Flat Panel! 

The DR-Pouch is an excellent upgrade from the DR-Sleeve with a sleek synthetic leather design. In addition, it comes with inner layers fully lined with soft foam for maximum protection of your Flat Panel!  

• It comes with a zipper for a secure enclosure and two sides of transparent material with a clear view of buttons and lights.
• The durable thermo-plastic strap handle creates a firm grip and easy carrying solution.
• The panel fits perfectly and avoids edge damages.
• Now available from stock in 3 sizes with the possibility to request different sizes for different brands.

The DR-Pouch is the perfect protection pouch for all imaging professionals who constantly move around with their Flat Panel. 

View DR-Pouch 

Upcoming Event

Fundamentals of Radiography & Ultrasound Course

Equine vets, are you looking to brush up on your radiography & ultrasound skills? Then you are in luck! As part of an educational event, BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association) will be hosting a course based on the Fundamentals of Radiography & Ultrasound, scheduled to run on the 6th of June this year,  at the British Racing School located in Newmarket, United Kingdom.

As an annual sponsor, Podoblock will be supplying a number of our x-ray protection & safety products for use during the one-day course.

Learn More

To stay updated with the events we sponsor and the ones we will be participating in, visit our events page. 

• Protect Yourself
• Re-imagine the way you work
• Introduction to the Mobile WorkStation
• NextGen Radiograph Solution
• A busy September 2021

Introducing our band new website!

A brand new website to facilitate our market expansion

After months of hard work and dedication, we are pleased to announce that our new website has been launch!

Designed with a fresh new look, user-friendly navigation, and excellent speed optimisation, our visitors will experience effortless browsing!
The new Site facilitates our market expansion to the Small Animal veterinary and Human medical field with our current and new product range.

Our visitors will experience a smooth and easy way to browse and shop online, learn more about our imaging solutions, and stay up-to-date with news and events in the market sector.

Expanding Our Markets

With over 25+ years of experience in the Equine field and 13 + years of developing products to enhance imaging efficiency for mobile equine veterinarians, we have expanded to the Small Animal (Veterinary) and Human (Medical) markets with our unique and innovative products!

Why Are We Expanding

What makes our products so unique are the durability, portability and practical benefits gained by the end-users. You can pack them up and take them anywhere with you. The set-up is effortless, and you can efficiently get the job and get back to your life or tend to another patient.

Small Animal

We have had many successful years in the equine veterinary field and received multiple requests and recommendations for our products to be supplied to Small Animal veterinary sector. Our products are already being used in this sector – both in the mobile and stationary working environment. 

For example, our Special X-ray Solutions products facilitate safe and high-quality x-rays of small animals.
This is just one example of the many benefits our products provide for veterinarians. We genuinely understand the advantages of being mobile, efficient and safe while obtaining veterinary images. And all our products are designed to facilitate and improve the working environment and imaging quality. 

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Human

The current pandemic has disrupted our lives tremendously and limited our access to prompt healthcare. With hospitals and health centres overwhelmed with COVID19 cases, many non-essential patients have limited physical access to health centres, hospital care and consultations while maintaining social distancing and staying safe.

With this dilemma, health care workers must be more mobile and venture out to meet and tend to their patients.

For several years, hospitals in some parts of Europe have been using our Stat-X multi-purpose and portable stands to obtain images of human patients and for other functions.
What makes the stands and other Podoblock products attractive are the unique benefits.
With the end-user in mind, our products are made with lightweight materials but durable and last forever.

All stands are foldable or retractable for easy transportation and space-saving in areas or compartments with limited space. In addition, the multi-functionalities are effective for achieving efficiency, especially in a mobile environment.
Thus, with our current product range and new product launches in the pipeline for this year, we believe opportunities to grow in this sector.

And we are certainly looking forward to it!

View Human

We hope you find our new website pleasant. If you encounter any problems or have any recommendations/suggestions on improving your experience with the site, please let us know. We are always open to listen. 

Podoblock BV

In this Newsletter, we featured the Redboot Corrective Foal Boot.

RedBoot Corrective Foal Boot 

Each year, thousands of foals are born with flexural or angular limb deformities, deviations at the carpus or fetlocks level, affecting their optimal performance later in life.

To manage these problems, equine veterinarian Dr. A. Almanza invented the RedBoot Corrective Foal Boot, which Podoblock supplies. 

The boot is specially made for managing

Correction of:

• Flexural Limb Deformities or contracted tendons
• Angular Limb Deformities or toe-in / toe-out conditions

Prevention of:

• Acquired retraction due to pain post-injury

And for:

• Permanent or temporary immobilization of the distal limb (for better management of fractures, tendon or ligament injuries and wounds)

It is a ‘one size fits all’  for foals up to approximate 90 days – depending on the size and breed, as these problems can only be managed at the early stages with external coaptation or external devices. 

The limiting factor regarding the size will be at the fetlock articulation level, which means that the feet themselves may not be the problem. It could be depending on the foal’s size and the condition, i.e. swelling of the leg.

With Foal season coming up, we expect possible deformities, and that’s why the RedBoot Corrective Foal Boot is the # 1 choice for managing those problems! 

According to, equine veterinarian, Dr. C.J.W. Scheffer

“We are very happy with the RedBoots. They are superb for young foals with flexural deformities and very easy to use.”

Paardenkliniek De Watermolen B.V.
– C.J.W. (Carmen) Scheffer

Stay tuned.

Even equine veterinarians look for bargains when shopping for tools for their veterinary business. Well, you’re in luck because we moved the Angleator and Sørender to the outlet shop with almost 50% discount on the original prices! Take advantage of this super deal before the offer expires. Check out the fantastic benefits these products provide, now with a great discount! 

Angleator

Go to Outlet NOW

Sørender

To facilitate safe and precise endotracheal intubation procedures in equine dentistry. The device can be inserted between the incisors and combined with a full anaesthetic with an extra Ø 30 mm or Ø 50 mm hole for endotracheal tube transit. The boithane straps tightly secure the mouth gag in place, thus freeing the veterinarian’s hands while focusing on the procedure.

Greetings,

Happy New Year!

We wish you all a prosperous 2021. This year we look forward to better serve you through our communication channels, product repair services and processes.
We hope that soon we will have some normality to our lives again – how we communicate and interact with each other, whether through exhibitions or small in-person conversations.  And that means we hope to meet again soon. Until then, we wish you good health and fortunes. 

Fresh Start

In 2020, we worked tirelessly on our branding strategy. As a result, we have a new and fresh style, including a redesigned logo and tagline. We’ve retained the name Podoblock because the product was our first and signature product that set the company’s foundation. And of which we are proud. This transformation is to facilitate the expansion of Podoblock – which we will share with you soon. Stay tuned!

Brexit and Podoblock

On January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom has left the European Union. However, luckily, the UK managed, just in time, to settle on a trade deal called the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). Read more here. 

Our main office is located in the Netherlands, and this also affects how we conduct business with our UK customers and sales partners, especially regarding the shipping procedure.

How will this influence UK customers purchasing from Podoblock?

If you’re purchasing from us:

• There will be no import duties on products shipping to the UK with a value from GBP 135.00 and higher. 
• Expect at least one day delay in shipping due to extra paperwork and customs handling.

We will work effortlessly to ensure that all shipments are processed as efficiently as possible. However, if you incur any problems or change in prices via our webshop, and it doesn’t look right, please contact our sales office to rectify the issue(s). 

That said, we wish you all the best and a smooth process throughout the year. 

Greetings,

Management & Staff

Podoblock

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