Bovine ultrasound - pregnancy detection and fetal aging

Gain a high-level of accuracy in pregnancy detection and foetal aging to support your clients

Gaining a high level of accuracy in pregnancy detection and foetal ageing is both expected and required for optimal herd management and will add value to both the farm and the veterinary business. This workshop is a must for all veterinarians who want to aid reproductive management in dairy herds through the application of accurate and early pregnancy test data.

The data you provide from this service will drive the reproductive management plan. Your increased knowledge and competency coupled with the most appropriate equipment will go a long way in minimising complaints as well as the risks to your patients, yourself, and your practice. Confident from the outset, you’ll strengthen your clients trust and your relationship.

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Details

Morrinsville, Waikato | Wednesday 18 December 2025

Description

Audience

This workshop is suitable for:

  • veterinarians
  • large animal veterinary technicians employed by veterinary clinics

Format

This practical workshop is based in the classroom, and on-farm. The classroom  section include a presentation and practice on modern prosthetic models. This allows for a safe way to practice manipulating the ultrasound probe and to visualise and identify foetal structures essential for aging of bovine pregnancies before heading to the farm to practice on live cows in need of scanning.

Topics covered

  • Types of equipment
  • Finding foetuses
  • Aging pregnancies
  • Safety
  • Interpreting data

Learning objectives

  • Improve client relations by providing confidence in your services.
  • Increase productivity for both your farmer clients and the veterinary clinic.
  • Improve herd welfare during procedure and via accurate data collection.

Learning outcomes

  • Confidently assess and age pregnancies.
  • Provide accurate reporting and effective reproductive management plan.
  • Decrease complaints and safety risks.

Tutor

Steve Cranefield BSc BVSc

Cost

NZVA member: $1025
Non-member: $2050

Pre-workshop material

Participants are expected to access and digest a short presentation prior to attending the workshop.

Clinic run workshop

If your clinic would like to host a workshop for your team, please reach out to the contact below.

Contact

Shannon Leader | vetlearn@vets.org.nz | 04 495 1145

Industry partners

This course is made possible by the support of the NZVA Diamond Industry Partners.