DG29 Bovine Pregnancy Tests Now Available
From Genex in Canada

GUELPH, Ontario - Genex Cooperative, Inc. is marketing the DG29™ bovine pregnancy test in Ontario, Western Canada and the Maritimes. DG29 is an easy-to-use blood pregnancy test allowing producers to draw blood samples from their cattle on the farm or ranch, forward samples to a certified laboratory, and receive pregnancy diagnosis results quickly and accurately via fax or email.

The DG29 test, conducted Monday through Friday at Conception Laboratories in Beaumont, Quebec, utilizes ELISA technology to detect a specific pregnancy-related protein within the bovine's blood sample. Based on the presence or lack of presence of a pregnancy-related protein, positive (pregnant) or negative (open) results are reported. DG29 has been shown to be over 98.7% 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.

The DG29 test kits can be purchased in 24, 96 and 288-test packages. To purchase test kits or make inquiries about the test, contact your local Genex representative or call the Genex office in Guelph, Ontario, at 888-354-4622.

"This agreement between Genex and Conception for the commercialization of the DG29 test in the Canadian market is a logical extension of the partnership we already have in place with Genex and Cooperative Resources International (CRI) in the U.S. market," says Dr. Paul Rouillier, President of Conception.

"The DG29 test is proving to be a tremendous reproduction tool on many farms and ranches. Dairy and beef producers throughout the U.S. have increasingly accepted DG29 as a method of early pregnancy diagnosis," adds Tom Bjelland, Genex Vice President-Strategic Market Development.

Genex is a subsidiary of CRI. 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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