PUBLICATION V7
Pregnancy Diagnosis in Cattle
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Summary
The importance of pregnancy diagnosis in cattle for improving farm profitability and herd management. It outlines the economic costs of maintaining non‑pregnant (“open”) cows and describes common diagnostic methods, including transrectal palpation, transrectal ultrasound, progesterone testing, and pregnancy‑associated glycoprotein (PAG) testing. Each method’s timing, advantages, and limitations are discussed, emphasizing how accurate pregnancy detection helps producers make informed decisions about culling, rebreeding, and overall herd efficiency.
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