Meet Lacey: Raising Arrows, Raising Excellence

At ScanX Ultrasound, we’re lucky to work with some truly lovely customers—but few embody the dedication and passion of Lacey from Nebraska. Lacey is the heart and soul behind Raising Arrows, a thriving farm focused on raising healthy, happy, and productive Nubian goats that excel in the show ring. With her strong sense of care and purpose, she’s not just raising goats—she’s raising the bar.

But Lacey’s expertise doesn’t stop at dairy goats. She’s also the force behind MY Cattle Co., a successful cattle operation that demands just as much attention, precision, and reliability. With two entirely different species in her care—and an outstanding reputation to uphold—Lacey needs tools she can trust. That’s where the KX5600L ultrasound scanner comes in.

When it comes to herd management, timing and accuracy are everything. Whether she’s checking her prized Nubians or her robust cattle, Lacey needs a hard working system. She recently shared that she’s scanned over 400 animals with her KX5600L—and counting!

Small and portable with a durable design, the KX5600L is perfect for outdoor and barnyard scanning. It comes equipped with:

A long-lasting battery offering over 5 hours of scanning time
A bright, high-contrast screen with a sunshine cover for clear visibility in any light
8 grid types for fast gestational age estimation
An obstetric list for easy pregnancy tracking
Automatic back-fat measurement (so it’s handy for pig farmers too!)
A belt for hands-free scanning on the go

The KX5600L comes with a convex probe as standard, which is ideal for average-size dairy goats like Lacey’s Nubians. This standard feature makes the system especially affordable for producers just starting out with ultrasound. However, in Lacey’s case, she knew she needed a machine that could adapt.

By adding a convex rectal probe to her setup, she was able to seamlessly transition from scanning goats to scanning cows The flexibility of the KX5600L is a game-changer, particularly for farmers managing multiple species.

Rectal Probe Arms: Supporting the People Behind the Herd
In a recent video from Lacey’s farm (below!), you can see the KX5600L in action, this time paired with a rectal probe extension arm:

Here’s why more and more US producers are choosing to add a probe extension arm to their ultrasound toolkit:

1. Reduced Operator Strain

Even though most scans take under a minute, scanning hundreds of animals can take a toll. Holding your arm in position inside a cow—especially when reaching deep—can lead to discomfort or strain. An extension arm helps reduce reach depth and fatigue.

2. Improved Ergonomics
Scanning in tight quarters often means awkward bending, twisting, or leaning. Extension arms allow for a more natural stance, helping you stay comfortable and focused—especially when your other hand is balancing the ultrasound unit!

3. Added Safety

Even the calmest cow can make a sudden move. An extension arm adds a buffer zone between the operator and the animal, offering a bit of extra peace of mind during rectal scanning.

4. Cold-Weather Comfort

In chilly barns or snowy pastures, keeping your whole arm outside the animal means keeping gloves and warm layers on—no more freezing through winter scanning days.

What’s Next? Help Us Choose!

Here at ScanX, we’ve offered the Bovine Introducer Arm as an accessory for our Artemis Farm Ultrasound Scanner for quite some time. And now, we want to know—should we expand our range of introducer arms to fit more machines like the KX5600L?

It’s worth noting that not all arms fit all probes—a rectal probe arm designed for Artemis will not fit a KX5600L probe, for example. That’s why we always recommend speaking with our team to ensure compatibility before ordering.

If you’re curious about adding one to your own setup—or want to share your experience with using ultrasound on the farm—we’d love to hear from you. Our team is always here to help, with 24-month warranties and lifetime application support for every ScanX customer.

Thank You, Lacey!

We’re so proud to support producers like Lacey, whose work makes a lasting impact on animal health, herd success, and agricultural excellence. Her story is just one of many, but it’s a shining example of how the right tools, paired with deep dedication, can transform farm life for the better.
To learn more about the KX5600L, compatible probes, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Meet Lacey: Raising Arrows, Raising Excellence

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Ultimate Portable
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Meet Lacey: Raising Arrows, Raising Excellence

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Ultimate PortableUltrasound Machine

Ultimate Portable
Ultrasound Machine