Pregnancy Diagnosis For Ripley Cattle

Early, accurate pregnancy status drives profitability. Tri-State Livestock LLC. offers palpation and blood test options to Ripley and rural Tippah County herds-informing cull, nutrition, and marketing decisions before winter feed costs escalate.

Economic Impact

Identifying open cows cuts hay and mineral expense. Rebreeding aligned with AI windows sharpens herd genetic trajectory. Sorting bred heifers improves marketing groups when shipping to regional sale barns.

Methods

• Manual Palpation: 35+ days post breeding for rapid results.
• Blood Test (PAG): 28+ days bred; 73+ days post calving.
• Ultrasound Referral: When fetal sexing or twins required.

Preparation Tips

Secure alley flow, maintain calm movement, stage ID tags, and have record sheets ready. Good footing prevents slips in moist North MS fall conditions.

Pricing -Ripley

$4.75-$6.25 per head palpation (volume tiered). Blood test kits additional. Detailed breeding report included.

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