Genex Now Offers Bovine Pregnancy Tests

SHAWANO, Wis. - Genex Cooperative, Inc. is offering dairy and beef producers across the United States a new option in bovine pregnancy diagnosis. DG29™, developed by Conception Animal Reproduction Technologies of Quebec, is an easy-to-use bovine blood pregnancy test where blood samples are drawn from cattle on the farm or ranch, forwarded to a certified laboratory, and pregnancy diagnosis results are returned to the farm quickly and accurately.

The DG29 test, conducted at AgSource Laboratories in Menomonie, Wis., utilizes ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) technology to detect a specific pregnancy-related protein within the bovine's blood sample. Based on the presence or lack of presence of the pregnancy-related protein, positive (pregnant) or negative (open) results are reported. DG29 has been shown to be over 99 percent accurate according to research published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal.

For best results, the test should be conducted on cows or heifers 29 days or more post breeding. Cows must also be at least 90 days post calving before blood samples are collected.

Genex offers dairy and beef producers two DG29 pregnancy test purchasing options. Producers can purchase the complete test kit or individual kit items. The complete test kit includes the required red-topped blood tubes, disposable needles, needle holder, hazardous material shipping containers and the test analysis.

DG29 test kits and related individual items can be purchased by contacting your local Genex representative. Test kits and individual items can also be purchased through Genex customer service at 888-333-1783 or by ordering online through the Genex Profit Shop.

For more information on the DG29 bovine pregnancy test click here.

Cooperative Resources International (CRI), a member-owned holding cooperative, is comprised of three subsidiaries: Central Livestock Association, AgSource Cooperative Services and Genex. The CRI Mission Statement summarizes the goal of CRI: "To provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximize the profitability of members and customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative."

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