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Match the App to your portable ultrasound device!
Modern ultrasound machines are no longer just about precise imaging – they’re also about mobility, flexibility, and fast access to data. That’s why Dramiński has developed a range of dedicated mobile apps designed to support veterinarians, technicians, and imaging specialists in their daily work – no matter the location or conditions. Find out which app […]
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Try ultrasound scanner in practice! Ask for demo before you buy!
Accurate diagnostics are the foundation of effective treatment in the rapidly evolving field of veterinary medicine—especially when it comes to large animals such as cattle and horses. Veterinarians often face a challenging decision when choosing the right ultrasound device for their daily work. Having such equipment is crucial for ensuring the highest quality of care. […]
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Ovarian Cysts, Follicular Cysts, and Luteal Cysts
Ovarian cysts are pathological ovarian follicles that have not undergone ovulation, typically measuring between 25 mm and 50–60 mm in diameter. It is important to note that postpartum “cysts” occurring within 40 days after calving are considered physiological and not pathological. Only after this period, if the cysts persist, can they be identified as a […]
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Ovarian acyclicity and dysfunction
Ovarian acyclicity is one of the most common reproductive disorders in dairy cows, which consists in complete or partial inhibition of the ovarian activity, including the processes of follicle formation and growth, which are necessary for normal insemination. In high-performance herds, acyclicity should be a sporadic problem. When the number of the affected cows is […]
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The cow’s normal reproductive cycle and ovarian anatomy
Ovarian anatomy The cow’s two ovaries are located in the abdominal cavity, next to the kidneys. They are responsible for the production of eggs (oocytes) and sex hormones, including oestrogens and progesterone. The ovaries consist of two main parts: 1. the cortex – the outer layer where follicles develop; the follicles contain immature eggs (oocytes) […]
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HORMONAL CONTROL OF COW REPRODUCTION
Today, it is impossible to imagine managing the reproduction and breeding of dairy cows without the introduction of hormonal programmes. Hormonal control of reproduction offers numerous benefits, the most important of which are: 1) Easier farm management – The farmer knows when breeding will occur or when preventive measures, such as vaccinations, will take place. […]
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Through the eyes of a veterinarian: HEIFERS
Heifers are growing animals aged between 6 months and 18-24 months, until their first calving. Just like calves, they are the future of every farm, but often after weaning, they are treated as secondary, while this group, in the phase of intensive growth, deserves equal attention. Do we realise that heifers are the potential for […]
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Timing is Everything
The Importance of Profilling in Bovine Artificial Insemination (AI) Imagine this: a single missed moment can determine whether an entire breeding program succeeds or fails. That’s the reality of bovine artificial insemination ; a field where precision and timing mean everything. A moment too early or too late and the months of planning is wasted. […]
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Lung ultrasound examination in calves
An ultrasound examination in farm animals is often associated with rectal examination. However, this perspective does not fully reflect its applications. Ultrasound is used to diagnose tumours, abscesses, haematomas, and to examine liver, udders, navel and lungs in calves. Lung ultrasound examination in calves is a non-invasive, rapid and objective technique to assess the calf’s […]
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