Timing is everything when preg checking

Kristen Sindelar
Nov 20, 2023
Nov 20, 2023

Preg checking cows 1.JPG — A technician reads an ultrasound while preg checking a cow.
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There are few surprises left in life, but knowing when—or if—your cows are going to calve does not have to be one of them.

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Preg checking cows 2.png — This chart compares the three methods of pregnancy detection.
Data from UNL webinar “Utilizing Pregnancy Detection for Culling Cows”

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Preg checking cows 3.jpg — When reading an ultrasound, the fluid is black and tissue is white. Density is reflected by the brightness of the image.
Submitted photo

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.