Pregnancy Diagnosis

Accurate pregnancy diagnosis, foetal aging, and sexing provide essential insights for informed herd management, enabling producers to make precise breeding, genetic, and management decisions. At Evogene, our science-driven, veterinary-led team combines advanced ultrasound technology with expert interpretation to deliver reliable results you can act on.
Pregnancy diagnosis in cattle is performed using real-time B-mode ultrasound, a non-invasive method that allows visualisation of the uterus, ovaries, and developing foetus. This ultrasound-guided approach enables early, accurate, and actionable reproductive assessment.

• Early Detection: Pregnancies can be identified as early as 28 days, giving producers more time to manage non-pregnant cows effectively.
• Accuracy: Ultrasound performed by experienced veterinarians offers over 95% accuracy in confirming pregnancy status.
• Foetal Aging: By measuring foetal size, crown-rump length, and development markers, foetal age can be estimated to inform breeding and calving schedules.
• Viability Assessment: Visual confirmation of a foetal heartbeat ensures the pregnancy is active and healthy.
• Multiple Pregnancies: Ultrasound can detect twins or other abnormal uterine contents.
• Ovarian Assessment: The procedure allows evaluation of corpus luteum, follicle activity, or ovarian cysts.
• Reproductive Planning: Early identification of non-pregnant cows allows timely rebreeding, improving overall herd fertility performance.

Foetal sexing provides additional management advantages by allowing producers to plan future herd composition and optimise breeding programs.

• Optimal Window: Day 55–90 of gestation provides the highest accuracy for foetal sexing.
• How It Works: Using a 5–7.5 MHz transrectal linear or convex probe, veterinarians examine the foetus in real time, identifying anatomical features that distinguish male and female calves.

Ultrasound-guided pregnancy diagnosis and foetal sexing allow producers to manage genetics, optimise calving schedules, and increase herd efficiency. At Evogene, all procedures are performed by experienced veterinarians using the latest equipment, delivering results you can trust while supporting the health and wellbeing of your herd.