Merry Christmas! What an adventure this year has been—international wars, elections, record cattle prices, fires, floods, hurricanes, backorders and a baby! As many of you know, my husband and I were blessed to welcome our first little girl, Tacy, to our family in January. She is a little backpack baby who travels almost everywhere with me, which has been fun. Traveling with her has been a sweet reminder of the family aspect of many of our customers.
Thinking about upgrading your ultrasound equipment? There’s no better time than now! This December, call ReproScan to trade in your current machine and step up to a newer model. We believe it’s the perfect Christmas gift for your practice! Unsure which upgrade would suit your needs best? Take a look at some of our top ultrasound machines featured below: Apexx The Apexx by ReproScan is newly designed to elevate your ultrasound experience.
One of our favorite things to do is to share some tips and tricks throughout the year with our Troy’s Tip Tuesday Posts. Here are some of our favorites that we shared in 2024, these can also act as some reminders as well! 1. Service check reminder We highly recommend sending in your ultrasound equipment every other year for a full service check. We will clean your equipment, check for any preventative maintenance measure to avoid a costly breakdown in the future, and ensure that your ultrasound is working at its full potential.
Here at ReproScan, we certainly think that ultrasound offers valuable management information that helps producers manage their herds. From the simple “bred and open,” to looking for twins, or fetal aging, ultrasounding cattle is a value-add for all producers to make better-informed decisions. The economics of preg checking include many variables- region, rainfall, hay crop, regional pricing of preg checking, cull cow and bred cow markets- the list goes on and on.
Whether it’s your first season of cattle preg checks, or your twentieth, it’s still best to be prepared. We’ve put together a list of all of our “Best Preg Checking Practices”, including what to do the night before, a packing list, and best practices in producer communication. The Night Before Charge your monitor and your ultrasound! There’s nothing more disappointing than getting out to the chute and realizing that your equipment isn’t ready to go.
Why should I attend a ReproScan Training Course? We’re glad you asked! Training is at the heart of what we do here at ReproScan, and we work hard to make sure that our customers walk away excited and confident from each course. The course will cover calling pregnant/open, fetal aging, and fetal sexing, as well as coaching on extension arm technique. These RACE-Approved Courses will provide you with 9 Continuing Education Credits and are a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with highly-trained instructors.
We are so pleased to once again offer our Practitioner Promo Sale- all Veterinarians can save 10% on all new ultrasound packages from August 1st-15th. Don’t miss out on these savings! Considering a new ultrasound before busy cattle preg-checking season? We just celebrated the one-year anniversary of the launch of our Apexx ultrasound. The Apexx provides users with increased image quality, elevating your preg-checking experience. Visualizing the open uterus, fetal aging, fetal sexing, and performing ovarian exams has never been easier.
It is coming up on that time of year again—the time of year when we get asked time and time again, “How early can I preg check with ultrasound?” If you have been in one of our classes, you know that this often leads to a lengthier discussion. I often turn around and ask why we want to preg early, and are we rechecking them due to the potential for early embryonic death loss.
Remember preg checking season is just around the corner. Did you have a loose cable last year, a battery that no longer lasts as long as it once did, or missing flaps? Now is a great time to send it in before preg season gets rolling. Did you know that one of the best ways to ensure the longevity of your machine is to send it in every 2-3 years for a service check?
At ReproScan, we are firm believers in hands-on learning. We recognize that the most effective way to master ultrasound skills is by guiding each participant through every step of the process by going through the basics and then offering them the chance to actively utilize their skills under the close guidance of an experienced instructor by their side. Plus, with these courses being RACE approved, you will also receive 9 CE credits