Abstract: An apparatus for use in the imaging of at least a portion of an animal extremity comprising a support having first and second generally parallel side frame portions, each of which define latch engageable formation, a plate carried by the support, the plate having a surface for contact with the portion of the animal extremity to be examined, a first clip resiliently removably attached to one of the frame portions, the clip having a latching formation engageable with the latch receiving formation on the frame portion, the clip including a strap receiving formation, a second clip secured to the other frame portion, the second clip including a strap receiving formation, and a strap having a first portion attached to the first clip and a second portion attached to the second clip, at least one of the strap receiving formations being operable to permit adjustment of the strap along its length and to hold the strap in a selected position above the surface.