Cattle Pregnancy Checking in Columbus, MS
Open cows represent significant financial loss for Columbus-area operations. Tri-State Livestock LLC. delivers accurate, efficient pregnancy checking throughout Lowndes County-giving you the information needed to make timely culling and re-breeding decisions that optimize herd productivity and minimize waste.
Financial Impact
Each non-productive cow consumes resources without generating revenue. Annual costs: 2+ tons of hay ($120+), pasture opportunity cost ($150+), mineral supplementation ($40), labor-totaling $300-400+ with zero income potential. Multiply by multiple opens, and the financial drain becomes clear. Early identification enables marketing before winter feeding escalates costs.
Palpation Accuracy & Timing
Rectal palpation provides immediate results at the chute-no lab delays or equipment failures. Experienced practitioners achieve 95%+ accuracy from 35 days post-breeding onward. We also estimate breeding dates, helping sort cows into tighter calving groups for improved labor management.
Post-Check Decisions
Young cows with first breeding failures may warrant second chances-consider re-breeding via AI or natural service. Older, repeatedly open animals should be culled while condition supports sale value. We discuss options based on age, reproductive history, and your replacement strategy.
Columbus Pregnancy Checking Pricing
$7-$10 per head for groups of 12+ head. Smaller herds subject to minimum trip fees. Includes individual cow assessment, written records, and management recommendations.