Bovine Medicine & Reproduction

We know that your herd is your livelihood and we are here to help you keep them healthy equating to increased profitably of your operation. From cow calf ranches to feedlots we research the vaccines, implants, treatment protocols, and husbandry practices that are going to get those animals to market with the greatest rate of gain. 

For an in-depth look at cattle husbandry visit: https://extension.sdstate.edu/beef-best-management-practices-cow-calf-production



 

Our team uses a portable ultrasound to assess the state of pregnancy in each female. Using ultrasound allows us to not only detect pregnancy but often to give a relatively specific age of the fetus. This allows you to either cull open cows or to return them to a breeding program.  We also offer use of our portable hydraulic chute making pregnancy evaluation safer for us and for the cow.





 

Getting your cows pregnant is the cornerstone of a cow calf operation. Evaluating the semen of your bulls allows us to determine whether or not he can produce the conception rates you need. Abnormalities in the structure of individual sperm are counted; 70% normal sperm is considered adequate for breeding. Bulls are also visually inspected for other physical abnormalities that may interfere with breeding. 

We are in a drought. How many years, I think I have lost count. The grass has taken a beating and forages have almost have stopped growing. As we all look to alternative feeds for our cattle we need to understand the limitations of each feed and find a balance with the grains supplemented. Testing the feed and water quality is more necessary now than ever before. We will also work with you to find the best supplements and feed additives to help get your cows  through this next prairie winter with a decent body condition for breeding season. 

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For more information on feed testing visit: https://www.beefresearch.ca/tools/feed-testing-analysis-for-beef-cattle/

Caesarian sections, dystocias, fetal anomalies, and  prolapses can all occur during a regular calving season. When something doesn't seem right during a birth give us a call and we will get it figured out. Don't forget the pain control for these animals, both cow and calf do better even after a hard pull with some medication. 
 

For more information on correcting dystocias on farm visit: https://www.americancattlemen.com/articles/dystocia-beef-cattle-%E2%80%93-managing-malpresentations-tips-manipulating-calf
 

Whether it is to send livestock to another country or to investigate a disease occurrence, samples such as blood, tissue, hair, or feces can be sent to the provincial laboratory for further testing. To find out what samples you need or to discuss test options give us a call.