SHAWANO, Wis. - Dairy and beef producers throughout the Northwest can depend on the DG29™ bovine blood pregnancy test from Genex Cooperative, Inc. for quick and accurate pregnancy diagnosis. To use the test, producers draw blood samples from cattle on the farm or ranch, forward the samples to a certified laboratory, and receive pregnancy diagnosis results via email, fax or mail.

To ensure timely turnaround and highly accurate results, AgSource Laboratories in Jerome, Idaho, is now a certified DG29 testing laboratory. AgSource Laboratories conducts the DG29 test using ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) technology to detect a specific pregnancy-related protein within the bovine's blood sample. Based on the presence of the pregnancy-related protein, positive (pregnant) or negative (open) results are reported.

According to research published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal, DG29 is over 98.7 percent accurate. 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 collecting blood samples.

Genex offers several DG29 purchasing options. Producers may purchase test kits in packages of 24, 48, 72 or 144; the complete kits include blood tubes, disposable needles, needle holders, shipping containers, test analyses and shipping to the farm or ranch. Kit components are also sold individually.

Purchase DG29 from your local Genex representative, order by phone from Genex customer service at 888-333-1783 or order online through the Genex Profit Shop at profitshop.crinet.com.

Genex is a subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International (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."

About DG29
DG29 is a product of Conception. For more information on Conception, visit http://www.conception-animal.com/.

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