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Today There’s a Better Way…
to test for Progesterone

Progesterone concentrations in blood and milk reflect the activity of the corpus luteum, the proper function of which is necessary for ovulation and maintaining pregnancy. While synchronization protocols are designed to promote and time luteal activity, their effects cannot be directly observed to determine proper administration and responsiveness. By monitoring progesterone concentrations at critical points in the breeding program, effectiveness of synchronization protocol implementation can be assessed to determine how current pregnancy rates may be affected.

Progesterone analysis can be used as one instrument in the tool box of veterinarians and reproductive specialists to assist with evaluation of lower than expected reproductive rates. Consultation with these specialists is critical to proper determination of which animals and which days during the synchronization protocol samples should collected for analysis. Synchronization programs vary considerably, but critical points such as prostaglandin administations and insemination are typically included to assess cyclicity, synchronization and heat detection <find out more>.

Modern day dairy reproduction encompasses nearly as many variables and goals as there are dairy herds across the country. Tools to help evaluate problems and challenges are decidedly fewer. With the right know-how behind interpretation, progesterone testing can contribute significantly to a herd’s reproductive goals.