July 2026

Doc Talk with Dr Terhaar

Doc Talk with Dr. Terhaar Watch the video below as Dr. Terhaar walks us through an odd ovary on a heifer!

Tips for a Successful Preg Checking Season

ReproScan delivers simple, durable, and affordable ultrasound technology—backed by outstanding customer service and hands-on training. How do you get the most data out of preg-checking? Timing matters. To get the clearest, most accurate results, make sure your cows are presented in the right window: 45–90 days bred is the sweet spot for accuracy—especially if you’re determining AI vs. bull-bred pregnancies. Scanning under 100 days offers the most reliable fetal aging. During this phase, you can also identify fetal death loss and multiples, giving you better information to guide management decisions.

Resources are Co$tly

Identify productive animals with ultrasound. Detect open cows early. Manage your herd confidently. Use resources smarter. RESOURCES ARE VALUABLE; SO ARE YOUR OPEN COWS. What are they costing you this year? With cattle inventory being tight, drought affecting forages, every dollar mattering, knowing which females are bred - and which are open - can help you make faster, and smarter decisions. ReproScan ultrasound gives you the ability to identify open animals early, manage feed resources better, and keep productive females working for the operation.

Equine Breeding Season

It’s that time of year again — equine breeding season. Are you prepared? Equine breeding season is here. Now is the time to ensure your equipment, protocols, and team are ready for a smooth and successful season. To help you prepare, here are a few practical ultrasound tips and reminders: Transrectal Ultrasound: Depending on the indication and stage of the reproductive cycle, examinations may be performed transrectally or transabdominally. For most transrectal reproductive exams, a linear probe is preferred.

Small Ruminant Ultrasound Insights

As we head into spring, demand for small ruminant pregnancy ultrasound increases. Whether you need to identify open females or confirm bred animals, we are here to help. Here are some tips to keep in mind this season! Preparation When ultrasounding small ruminants transabdominally, we recommend using the C-60 T-Handle Probe, which can be plugged into our Flexx machine. It’s important to use plenty of alcohol, gel, or lube, either applied to the skin or directly onto the probe head, to get the best image possible.

Service Check Reminder

When was the last time your ultrasound equipment had a thorough cleaning or service check? Don’t test your luck this upcoming preg-checking season — send your unit in for a service check and head into the busy months with confidence. ReproScan equipment is built for durability and performance — designed to work as hard as you do. But like any hardworking tool, your ultrasound system needs periodic maintenance to stay reliable and efficient.

Equipment Charging Best Practices

FAQ: How Do I Charge My Equipment? If you purchased an ultrasound and a monitor, each piece of equipment must be charged separately. These are two separate devices, and both require charging. To keep things simple, both the monitor and the ultrasound use the same ReproScan charger, so ReproScan chargers are interchangeable between devices. ⚠️ Important: DO NOT use a charger other than a ReproScan charger. Using a non-ReproScan charger can permanently damage your equipment.

Settings Tip: Frame Rate

Are you using your ultrasound for more than just bovine repro—maybe scanning a dog or an equine neck? If so, you may want to take a moment to adjust your settings. Small changes can make a big difference in image quality, and one important setting to look at is frame rate. Frame rate in ultrasound refers to how many images (frames) the system captures and displays each second. Increasing the frame rate can produce smoother, more real-time motion, which is especially helpful for applications outside of standard repro work.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I love this time of year—from Thanksgiving, which gently ushers in the holiday season with a reminder of all we have to be grateful for, to the close of the year when we reflect on where we’ve been and look ahead to what’s next. Writing this letter is a sweet tradition for me, and I truly look forward to it each year. (Now, does anyone actually read it or care? I’m not entirely sure 😉.

Doc Talk with Dr. Terhaar

Doc Talk with Dr. Terhaar Watch the video below as Dr. Terhaar explains what can be seen on the ReproScan 2.0 Monitor! As explained, Dr. Terhaar is taking a moment to study a fetus that is laying in a unique position. When a fetus is laying in a certain way, or their body is showing certain signs, it can mean something is specific. For this fetus, Dr. Terhaar took a couple extra seconds to ensure it was not schistosomus reflexus.

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