Bovine Ultrasound - Pregnancy Detection and Foetal 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 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 will go a long way in minimising risks to your patients, yourself, and your practice.

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Workshops

  • Te Awamutu: 16 December 2025 - FULL
  • Putāruru: 17 December 2025 - 1 SPOT LEFT
  • Wellsford: 10 December 2025 - 3 SPOTS LEFT - NEW DATE
  • Dannevirke: 3 February 2026 - FULL

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

  • 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 members: $1155
NZVA Non-member: $1735

Contact

Shannon Leader
Events Manager
vetlearn@vets.org.nz