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BioPRYN® is the first and leading protein-based blood pregnancy test that delivers fast, accurate, and economical pregnancy test results from a simple blood sample. Applications of this technology have been documented in scientific and veterinary based publications since 1982.

The BioPRYN enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test evaluates the serum or plasma of all cattle breeds for a protein called Pregnancy Specific Protein B (PSPB). PSPB is produced by the placenta of an animal with a growing fetus and remains until after parturition.  PSPB concentrations can be accurately measured in blood by 28 days post breeding (DPB) in adult cattle and 25 DPB in heifers.

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BioPRYN® is the first and leading protein-based blood pregnancy test that delivers fast, accurate, and economical pregnancy test results from a simple blood sample. Applications of this technology have been documented in scientific and veterinary based publications since 1982.

The BioPRYN enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test evaluates the serum or plasma of all breeds of sheep and goat for a protein called Pregnancy Specific Protein B (PSPB). PSPB is produced by the placenta of an animal with a growing fetus and remains until after parturition.  PSPB concentrations can be accurately measured in blood by 30 days post breeding (DPB) in sheep and goats.

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BioPRYN® is the first and leading protein-based blood pregnancy test that delivers fast, accurate, and economical pregnancy diagnostic test results by a simple blood sample. Applications of this technology have been documented in scientific and veterinary based publications since 1982.

The BioPRYN enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test evaluates the blood (more specifically, the serum or plasma) of wildlife species for a protein called Pregnancy Specific Protein B (PSPB). PSPB is produced by the placenta of an animal with a growing fetus and PSPB concentrations can be accurately measured in blood as early as 40 days post breeding in elk, moose, deer, caribou, and African antelope.

Convenient and Accurate Pregnancy Detection

 

BioPRYN® begins with collection of a blood sample from the animal. The samples are then shipped to our laboratory where an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is performed. Reports may be received via email, telephone, or by mail.

BioPRYN® (Pregnancy Ruminant Yes/No) is a pregnancy detection procedure in ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats. It measures the presence of Pregnancy-Specific Protein B (PSPB) in the blood circulation of the animal. The PSPB is a protein produced by the placenta of the growing fetus.

Using BioPRYN® assures accuracy. The assay is greater than 99 percent accurate when an animal is categorized as open, giving producers confidence to administer a prostaglandin shot and restart a synchronization program. The false-pregnant (false-positive) rate for the test is approximately 5 percent. It is presumed that a portion of this variance is due to early embryonic death, which is a challenge regardless of which method is used for pregnancy detection.

The livestock producer or veterinarian should draw blood samples from the animal(s) at the correct time after breeding.  This timing ensures the accuracy of the BioPRYN® test.

Cattle: At or greater than 28 days post breeding and 73 days post calving
Heifers: At or greater than 25 days post breeding
Goats and Sheep: At or greater than 30 days post breeding

 

 

 Q. What is BioPRYN®?

BioPRYN® is a blood pregnancy test for ruminants and has specific appeal for the commercial U.S. dairy and beef industries because it delivers fast, accurate, safe and economical pregnancy diagnostic results. The technology works on all ruminants, including cattle, sheep, goats, bison, deer, elk and moose.

Q. How soon can pregnancy be detected with BioPRYN®?

Lactating cows have residual PSPB from the previous pregnancy until 73DPC. To eliminate the risk of a false-positive result, breeders are cautioned to take the sample at 28DPB, and 73DPC. Heifers can be tested at 25DPB. Sheep and Goats can be tested at 30DPB.

Q. How long does it take to receive the test results?

The test runs every Thursday, samples require overnight incubation and three hours for processing. Results are typically ready in the midafternoon on Friday.

Q. How should blood samples be prepared and shipped?

Farm personnel need to draw blood samples from the tail or jugular vein, which is an easy-to-learn procedure. Blood samples of at least 2ml per animal should be collected in individual vacuum tubes and labeled with each animal’s identification number/name and sample number. It is important to draw samples using individual, disposable needles, to avoid cross-contamination between animals. A red-topped 5ml vacuum plastic tube is the least expensive and works best. Needles and tubes can be obtained from veterinarians or veterinarian supply companies, or you can order directly from the website. Tubes containing blood samples should not be opened and should be packed in a well-padded box to avoid breakage. Payment and submission forms should be placed in a waterproof bag so that they aren’t compromised in the event of a tube breaking. Samples do NOT need to be packaged in ice. Samples may stay in transit for several days (up to two weeks) without compromising the results of the test.

Q. What species do you test?

MFS tests all cattle, sheep and goat breeds in house. Wildlife samples must be forwarded to a partner lab and producers must contact MFS prior to submitting samples.

Q. What are the advantages of using BioPRYN® versus other methods of pregnancy diagnosis?

Producers incur approximately the same or less cost using BioPRYN® compared to rectal palpation by a veterinarian, and less cost than ultrasound. It is also considerably less expensive than currently available on-farm diagnostic methods. BioPRYN® allows producers to diagnose pregnancy more rapidly after breeding than rectal palpation, with no risk of damaging the fetus. Cows diagnosed open can then be re-bred more quickly, resulting in tighter calving intervals, more calves born per year, and higher lifetime milk production (because cows achieve peak milk more often). The test is more convenient for dairies and beef operations because on-farm personnel can draw and ship blood samples, rather than working around a veterinarian’s schedule. Eliminating rectal palpation also frees up the veterinarian to concentrate on management issues and recommendations with the farm staff. No test is more accurate than BioPRYN®, and BioPRYN® is more accurate than palpating at an earlier time. Thus, fewer cows are called open by mistake and treated to initiate new reproductive cycles causing abortion.  This can improve reproductive performance and amount to considerable savings. In addition, efficiency and cost savings are gained by earlier re-establishing synchronization in cows correctly detected as open.

Home to the Tri-State Region

 
  • We are proud to offer our AI and Herd Synchronization services to the Tri-State Region.
  • We offer onsite blood collection services to the entire state of Ohio.
  • BioPRYN testing and blood collection supplies: offered nationally, to anyone in the United States.

 

 

 

  •  Reliable, accurate testing

  • Clear turnaround times

  • Livestock-focused expertise

  • Personalized service for producers