Development of an ELISA for Detection of Bovine Pregnancy

Authors

  • Katherine Velek IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092-2040
  • Shona Michaud IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092-2040
  • Kate Boucher IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092-2040
  • Nevena Djuranovic IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092-2040
  • Lori Plourde IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092-2040
  • Anna Rice IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092-2040

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104174

Keywords:

dairy cows, reproductive management, early detection, open, ELISA, IDEXX

Abstract

Accurate and timely detection of pregnancy in dairy cows is an essential component of today's reproductive management programs. Veterinarians and farmers use early detection of non-pregnant (open) cows to enable faster re-breeding and shorten the calving interval, thereby maximizing milk production and revenue for the farm. The cost for each additional day that a cow is open is estimated to be up to $5 per day. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is developing an ELISA for the accurate detection of pregnancy as early as 28 days post-breeding, which provides veterinarians and dairy farmers with another tool for the early identification of open cows.

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2010-08-19

Issue

2010

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