SONO V5+ ultrasound for swine pregnancy test
The application prospects of ultrasonic detection technology in the pig farming industry are becoming increasingly broad. In addition to being used for pregnancy diagnosis, it can also be used to monitor the reproductive performance of sows, evaluate genetic quality, and predict production performance. In addition, ultrasound detection technology can also be combined with other biotechnologies, such as gene chips, molecular markers, etc., to provide more comprehensive and accurate information support for precise management and genetic improvement in the pig industry.
Ultrasonic testing steps
Location of detection site: The detection site is usually located on the posterior rib of the sow, in the hairless area above the 12th to last pair of nipples on the ventral posterior end, or between 510cm from the outer side of the base of the sow's milk, and is adjusted and viewed in a 45 ° direction towards the spine. If the positioning bar is too narrow or the positions of the nipples are difficult to count, the detection can be carried out in the triangular area recessed between the last to fourth nipples, and the probe can be rotated for multi angle illumination.
Instrument operation: Place the ultrasonic probe tightly against the skin of the sow and apply appropriate pressure to ensure good contact between the probe and the skin. Then turn on the instrument and adjust the appropriate parameters such as gain and contrast to display the sound image clearly.
Observing ultrasound images: Observe ultrasound images on a fluorescent screen and determine the pregnancy status of sows based on image features. Unpregnant uterus usually appears uniformly gray or black, while pregnant uterus may show obvious gestational sac or embryo images.