Experiences of a pioneer in the commercial sheep pregnancy
scanning business
R.J. Farmer and G.H. Davis
Stockscan (NZ) Ltd, 35 Braemar St, Mosgiel, New Zealand
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Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 1999, 59: 91-92
Since 1991, ultrasonic pregnancy scanning has developed from a
tool used initially to identify dry ewes, into one that accurately
identifies ewes carrying singles, twins and triplets. The use of
scanning to determine litter size has expanded from stud flocks into a
large proportion of commercial flocks. Satisfying the demand for
pregnancy scanning has in eight years grown into an industry that
employs about 90 scanner operators in the South Island during the peak
of the season. Scanning is well established as a vital tool for the
monitoring and management of breeding ewes.
Keywords: NZSAPAB;
Sheep; ultrasonic scanning; pregnancy detection
Last Updated 06-08-1999
