This test for the first time enables reliable pregnancy diagnosis in cattle and goats from their milk.

The milk test in the laboratory

• For the first time pregnancy can be determined in cattle and goats by using a milk sample
• Detection of Pregnancy Associated Glycoproteins (PAGs) gives a reliable indication of the existence of a pregnancy
• Accuracy and certainty of detection result comparable with ultrasound and rectal palpation
• Simple testing procedure by the farmer, no risk to the embryo through testing
• Timely capture of non-pregnant livestock in order to shorten intercalving and interlambing periods
• Wise addition to veterinary livestock care 

Timing of the test

From the 28th day following insemination or mating
At least 60 days interval since the last calving or lambing

The milk sample

• AGES provides the sampling sets
• Milk sample tubes contain preservatives to prevent the milk souring
• Discard foremilk (first 3-4 sprays)
• Fill 1 milk sample tube per animal to ¾ full and shake to mix
• Label sample tubes consecutively, 1, 2, 3 etc.
• Fully complete the accompanying sample form