Rapid, simple and reliable pregnancy diagnosis from the 90th day using ultrasound. You avoid unpleasant surprises, such as a false pregnancy or rejection of the foetus. No previous experience or extensive training is necessary and the test generally takes less than 30 seconds to complete.
The Problem:
The cow has been covered and so far has shown no signs or returning to estrus. Nevertheless, the risk of abortion is high because the foetus has yet to be implanted in the dam.
The Solution:
The HK pregnancy diagnosis unit gives you peace of mind. You simply lubricate the probe with contact oil, place it on the abdominal wall near the base of the udder and move it across the abdominal cavity. If the cow is pregnant, this will be shown by a continuous signal.
The Benefits:
You can decide when the test shoul be carried out and previous experience and /or extensive training are not required. The test is risk free to the cow, and avoids the need for the unpleasant transrectal examination. If the result is unclear, you simply repeat the procedure at a later date.
The unit comes in a durable plastic casing, attaches simply to the belt, leaving both hands free to control the cow and use the probe.
How to measure reliably and precisely:
The starting point for the probe is below the stifle fold at the base of the udder. If the cow is pregnant, the ultrasound waves will be reflected by the placental fluid and will emit a continuous tone.
Reliability:
From the 90th day, the reliability of the diagnosis is very high at over 90%. If the probe is positioned too far towards the tail, reflections from the bladder or from the floor of the pelvis can lead to false positive diagnoses. After negative test results you can repeat the test at two or three day intervals for added peace of mind.
Our Comments: Your skill (and test accuracy) can be increased by practicing on an animal that is known to be pregnant as well as one known to be 'empty'.
