May 2024
Elle's Corner: How Early is Too Early?
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.
Service Check Season FAQs
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?
Equine Uterine Cyst Captured by the Flexx
ReproScan’s Flexx ultrasound is no stranger to capturing unique scans on any type of specie, but this one was particularly interesting. We scanned this mare during our most recent Benchmark Animal Hospital ultrasound training. Dr. Lisa Mauzerall from Benchmark Animal Hospital in Perkins, Oklahoma does a wonderful job by walking us through what she is seeing during this equine scan. Let us know what you think!
Know What to Expect Next Calving Season
May marks the end of typical spring calving season, and maybe, for you, it was a dream, a breeze, similar relaxation levels to a tropical vacation. But maybe it wasn’t. Maybe heifers started calving a month before you expected, or your AI rates were vastly underwhelming. Maybe you had 3 more sets of twins than you were expecting, resulting in multiple c-sections, or far more opens than last year. Or did you have a group that you fed all winter long that showed up open?
June 2023
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.