Pregnancy Diagnosis -Southaven Cattle Herds

Feed costs near suburban corridors demand precision. Early pregnancy status lets Southaven producers concentrate rations, remove opens, and align rebreeds with upcoming AI cycles.

Diagnostic Methods

• Palpation: Fast, economical from ~35 days bred.
• PAG Blood Test: Earliest viable at ~28 days post breeding.
• Ultrasound Referral: When fetal sexing or viability concerns arise.

Economic Impact

Removing open cows prevents winter supplement drain. Compact calving groups simplify labor for part-time operators balancing off-farm work.

Preparation Checklist

Clear alleys, dry non-slip surface, visible ID tags, sorted groups. Calm handling preserves conception on recently bred animals.

Pricing -Southaven

$5.25-$6.75 per head palpation tiered. Blood test materials billed at cost. Includes breeding status sheet & rebreed window recommendations.

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• Cattle AI
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