PROGESTERONE TESTING
If you are planning on breeding from your bitch, then measuring
progesterone levels is the most accurate method for timing
matings, easy and reliable way of gauging the optimum time to
mate.
The test is reported as a numeric result, usually in nmol/L or
ng/ml.
The test involves taking a small blood sample and I recommend
starting this on around day 9-10 after the start of the season (day
1 of bleeding).
Blood progesterone testing can have many benefits
Improved litter sizes due to catching the optimal breeding time
of the bitch when the stud dog is at a distant location.
When previous matings have failed to produce a litter.
Better planning meaning less unnecessary stress on the bitch by
travelling so often.
progesterone levels is the most accurate method for timing
matings, easy and reliable way of gauging the optimum time to
mate.
The test is reported as a numeric result, usually in nmol/L or
ng/ml.
The test involves taking a small blood sample and I recommend
starting this on around day 9-10 after the start of the season (day
1 of bleeding).
Blood progesterone testing can have many benefits
Improved litter sizes due to catching the optimal breeding time
of the bitch when the stud dog is at a distant location.
When previous matings have failed to produce a litter.
Better planning meaning less unnecessary stress on the bitch by
travelling so often.
