Utilization of X-rays in the veterinary radiodiagnostic

Strongly support the enforcement of animal disease diagnosis, Radiodiagnostic Monitoring shall be conducted by the Nuclear Energy Agency of the entire radiodiagnostic users in Indonesia. The absence of specific regulations or standards governing the use of radiation quality make greater potential danger to use X-rays of animals. Terms of use permit the use of X-rays animals looser increasingly endanger the surrounding environment. Based on Inspection report that Radiation Facility and Radioactive Material Inspection Directorate BAPETEN has done there are several points, among others: the limited radiation safety equipment owned by the hospital, and did not have radiation workers. In radiodiagnostic Utilization utilization animals should prioritize the principles of radiation protection and safety in accordance the laws, conformance testing needs to be done to ensure the best quality X-ray animals, and animal irradiation procedure has been compiled based on based on the type and size of the animal. (author)