December 2023
Deep Body Scans - What You Need to Know
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.
Tips for Storing Your Machine this Winter
Frigid temperatures are the normal in Iowa at this time of year, and maybe they are in your region too! If so, we have some helpful tips and tricks when it comes to storing your ultrasound machine in the upcoming colder months. Or maybe you are lucky enough to live in a region where it doesn’t get below freezing, and if that’s the case, we are jealous! But you can also apply these suggestions when you are giving your ultrasound a rest during your slow season.
August 2023
Convex vs Linear- Which Probe is Right for You?
One of the most frequently asked questions that we get is, “What is the difference between a convex rectal and linear rectal probe?” At ReproScan, we strive to have you set up for success, and in doing so, we want to help you select the probe that will best fit your needs. Our linear probe features a high frequency image but shoots a shallower image than our convex probe. Our linear probes have a depth of up to 16 cm, dependent on your machine, but most common settings are between 8-9 cm deep.
Take a Look at the Apexx Curve!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new product, the Apexx. With improved image quality, Wi-Fi capabilities, and multiple device compatibility, the Apexx was designed to elevate your ultrasound experience. The Apexx is a fixed-probe unit with either a convex or a linear probe, ready for rapid deployment in the dairy or beef setting. The Apexx features the same rugged durability that you’ve come to know and love from ReproScan equipment.
Check Out the Apexx Linear!
The Apexx by ReproScan is designed to elevate your ultrasound experience. Utilizing the trusted foundations of our other models, we designed a unit with improved image quality and more viewing device options. Apexx takes image quality to new heights with its 128-crystal probe and now offers Wi-Fi capabilities. With pre-set exams and easy to change settings, the Apexx is customizable to fit your needs. View scans on our OJOv4 goggles, a monitor, or your own smart device on the Apexx app, where you can save images and CINE loops, measure structures, and name files.
Practitioner Promo Is Almost Over!
Along with the launch of our new product, we are excited to offer our annual month-long sale for veterinarians! Practitioner Promo is here once again, and this month, vets can save on all new ultrasound packages. Whether you are looking to purchase your first ultrasound, or need an upgrade, we are ready to talk packages that will best fit your needs.
June 2023
New Online Training Course!
We understand that your schedule is extremely busy and that causes some difficulties when trying to attend one of our bovine reproductive ultrasound training courses. Or maybe our set locations are not in a feasible area for you. With those issues in mind, we have created a new online training course, that will hopefully solve that issue. ReproScan’s new online training course will cover all of the basics of bovine reproductive ultrasounding through a series of videos.
Why You Need A ReproArm This Fall!
Here at ReproScan, we understand how quickly your arm and shoulder begins to wear out after years of palpating. The strain your shoulder goes through can quickly add up, especially if you have been preg-checking for years. Thankfully we have found the surefire solution to this ongoing problem. The ReproArm is our version of an extension arm. We have specially designed it to have a specific bend, surface area, and durability, making it not only easier on you, but also easier on your cattle.
Feedyard Online Training in Spanish and English
Are you having trouble with ultrasound training at your feedyard? We realize the challenges this may cause, so we have created an online training course that is translated into Spanish. Our hope is that this tool will make it easier for your employees to be trained effectively, while making your overall working environment more efficient. We also have the English version of this online training course that you can purchase.
Improving Your Image Quality For Early Checks
It seems like we talk about how to improve your image quality quite often, but we do this because it is a crucial part of reproductive ultrasound. Especially if you are looking into doing early pregnancy checks. The early window that we are looking at specifically is the 28–35 day window. Preg checking this early is rather difficult, especially if you are new to ultrasound, but there are some things you can do to make it easier for yourself and the cattle.