Cow scanning, also known as cow pregnancy ultrasound, is a vital technique in modern cattle farming. This test uses ultrasound technology to help farmers and veterinarians determine if and how pregnant a cow is. This technique is very important in managing fertility in the herd.
Why Scan?
Ultrasound is used to detect pregnancy, determine the length of gestation and the number of foetuses, avoid empty pregnancies, better manage fertility, and separate cows in time to avoid wasting feeding resources. Through ultrasound, farmers can better manage the production cycle of their cows, optimise their breeding programmes and improve the productivity of their herds. As well, veterinary ultrasound can be used to assess the reproductive organs and fertility of young cows, thus helping farmers to select the most suitable cows for breeding to improve the genetic quality of their herds.
How scanning is done?
Dairy cows can be accurately tested for pregnancy up to 28 days after breeding. Ultrasound probes are usually passed through the cow’s rectum, where they are gentler on the uterus, which greatly reduces the risk of unintended abortion. This means less stress for the cow and her foetus and no need for breeders to palpate the cow.
Scanning with Dawei veterinary ultrasound
As a professional veterinary ultrasound manufacturer in China, Dawei veterinary ultrasound can be used to detect pregnancy and foetal development, which is very important for cattle breeding management to ensure the successful production of healthy calves, and ultrasound can help farmers and breeders to assess the muscle and fat distribution of the cattle to determine their health status and suitable time for sale.
Post time: Sep-05-2023