Newsletter

Don't Miss May Markdown This Year!

Warmer days are here, and so are the savings! For a limited time, take 10% off new ultrasound packages during our May Markdown Sale, happening May 12-23, 2025!

With prices on the rise, we’re giving you a rare opportunity to save on equipment that can make a long-term difference. Whether you’re looking to upgrade, add a backup unit, or start your ultrasound journey, this is the perfect time to invest.

Calling All Vet Students - Especially New Graduates!

To all the incredible students finishing vet school — congratulations! You’ve reached a major milestone, and we couldn’t be more excited for you.

At ReproScan, we’re passionate about supporting the next generation of veterinarians. As you step into practice, we’d love to stay connected. Our community is all about sharing helpful resources, CE event updates, exclusive offers, and real-world industry insights — and we want you to be part of it.

Why Do Some Pregnant Cows Fail to Calve?

Even the most experienced pregnancy testers know: not every cow confirmed pregnant ends up calving. So what’s happened? Here are a few key factors behind “failure to calve”:

1. Early Testing = Higher Loss Risk The earlier you test, the more likely some pregnancies won’t go to term. In dairy herds, ultrasound as early as day 28 can show viable embryos that ultimately don’t result in calves — often due to high production demands. Embryonic or fetal loss in these herds typically ranges from 2% to 15%, influenced by temperature, production levels, twins, and testing timing.

Small Ruminant Ultrasound: What You Need to Know

Over the past few months, we’ve seen exciting growth in the small ruminant industry—and with it, a rise in curiosity around small ruminant ultrasound. If you’ve been wondering how to get started or improve your technique, we’ve got you covered! Here are some key things to keep in mind when working with small ruminant ultrasound:

1. Probe Placement For most small ruminant ultrasounds, our go-to recommendation is the C60 T-Handle probe paired with the Flexx ultrasound system. This combination offers both comfort and ease of use. While there are other options available, this setup has consistently delivered great results.

Elle's Christmas Letter

Merry Christmas! What an adventure this year has been—international wars, elections, record cattle prices, fires, floods, hurricanes, backorders and a baby! As many of you know, my husband and I were blessed to welcome our first little girl, Tacy, to our family in January. She is a little backpack baby who travels almost everywhere with me, which has been fun. Traveling with her has been a sweet reminder of the family aspect of many of our customers. I am continually humbled when people take the time to ask how she is doing; it reminds me how much what we are doing impacts the next generation. I have loved seeing kids around the veterinary clinic learn how to read the ultrasound and hear ranchers’ teenage kids say they want to be ultrasound techs in hospitals because of what they have seen on preg checking day.

Trade-In This December!

Thinking about upgrading your ultrasound equipment? There’s no better time than now! This December, call ReproScan to trade in your current machine and step up to a newer model. We believe it’s the perfect Christmas gift for your practice! Unsure which upgrade would suit your needs best? Take a look at some of our top ultrasound machines featured below:

Apexx

The Apexx by ReproScan is newly designed to elevate your ultrasound experience. Utilizing the trusted foundations of our other models, we designed a unit with improved image quality and more viewing device options. Apex take image quality to the next level with its 128-crystal probe and now offers Wi-Fi capabilities. Its durability, paired with an interchangeable battery, ensures this ultrasound machine will last all day, no matter your working environment.

Top 5 Troy's Tip Tuesdays from 2024

One of our favorite things to do is to share some tips and tricks throughout the year with our Troy’s Tip Tuesday Posts. Here are some of our favorites that we shared in 2024, these can also act as some reminders as well!

1. Service check reminder

We highly recommend sending in your ultrasound equipment every other year for a full service check. We will clean your equipment, check for any preventative maintenance measure to avoid a costly breakdown in the future, and ensure that your ultrasound is working at its full potential. Schedule yours today by giving ReproScan a call at 877-890-2411.

Economics of Preg Checking with Dr. Andrew Bronson

Here at ReproScan, we certainly think that ultrasound offers valuable management information that helps producers manage their herds. From the simple “bred and open,” to looking for twins, or fetal aging, ultrasounding cattle is a value-add for all producers to make better-informed decisions.

The economics of preg checking include many variables- region, rainfall, hay crop, regional pricing of preg checking, cull cow and bred cow markets- the list goes on and on. These factors are going to vary from state to state, and even county to county across the country. As of the summer of 2024, we are experiencing higher than average cattle prices, with reason to believe that we have not yet hit the peak of the current cattle cycle: heifer retention has barely begun and new packing plants will soon be adding to the nation’s harvest capacity. One way that ranchers can position their operations for future success is by utilizing ultrasound technology to get accurate fetal aging information. By utilizing this information strategically, producers can sell later calving cows and second and third cycle bred heifers into the strong bred cattle markets.

Best Preg Checking Practices

Whether it’s your first season of cattle preg checks, or your twentieth, it’s still best to be prepared. We’ve put together a list of all of our “Best Preg Checking Practices”, including what to do the night before, a packing list, and best practices in producer communication.

The Night Before

Charge your monitor and your ultrasound! There’s nothing more disappointing than getting out to the chute and realizing that your equipment isn’t ready to go. Make sure that the hard power switch on the back of your monitor is turned on when you are charging it, and you only use the chargers that came with your ultrasound. We recommend using a label-maker or Sharpie to label your charger so that no one interchanges it with another charger.

Training Course FAQs

Why should I attend a ReproScan Training Course?

We’re glad you asked! Training is at the heart of what we do here at ReproScan, and we work hard to make sure that our customers walk away excited and confident from each course. The course will cover calling pregnant/open, fetal aging, and fetal sexing, as well as coaching on extension arm technique. These RACE-Approved Courses will provide you with 9 Continuing Education Credits and are a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with highly-trained instructors.