It is that time of year: as the days get shorter and we move away from beautiful fall days of preg checking 45-day fetuses, our phones begin to ring with questions about scanning long-bred pregnancies. Preg checking near the end of the year often ensures that you will run into long-bred and/or deep-bodied cows, and each of these circumstances presents a challenge. One feature that ReproScan offers that may help with these challenging scans are the pre-set exams on each machine. These exams have been set based on thousands of scans in all stages of pregnancy. We pride ourselves in testing these scans out in the field, not just in the office. Toggle through these pre-set exams by hitting the “Exam” button on your machine to see which one fits best for you.
For beef cattle, the best exam for the long-bred or deep bodied situation is going to be the one with a lower frequency and a deep depth. Each package that we ship out comes with a settings chart that explains the best possible exam for the work you may be doing that day. Another helpful tool that we offer is the convex probe paired with our ReproArm. These two paired with the correct settings will give you an incredible viewing window, offering you the best possible options for those long breds.
Take a look at Dr. Andrew Bronson’s suggestions when it comes to scanning these challenging cows.
When all else fails, please give us a call. We can walk you through different setting options or overall help you evaluate the situation. We are here to help you set up for success!