As cow-calf producers are selecting bulls for this year’s breeding season, they know that getting their brood cows bred is critical. And when a cow is confirmed pregnant, her position in the herd is solidified as a valuable contributor to next year’s calf crop. While palpation and ultrasound are commonly used methods to determine pregnancies, blood testing is another option worth considering. According to Zen Miller, Outagamie County UW-Extension agricultural agent, new options for blood pregnancy tests can offer costs savings and additional benefits to cattle producers.
Blood pregnancy testing offers cattle producers benefits
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