The Pregnancy Diagnosis (PD) module is used to confirm whether breeding activities (Artificial Insemination) were successful.

It enables herd managers to:

• Confirm pregnancies
• Identify “Open” animals early
• Schedule rechecks
• Monitor overall herd fertility

Early and accurate PD directly improves reproductive efficiency and reduces days open.

Module URL:
http://127.0.0.1:8001/reproduction/pregnancy-diagnoses

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Feature Overview #

The PD module centralizes diagnostic records and strengthens fertility management.

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✅ Confirm Pregnancy #

• Record Pregnant results
• Automatically calculate Expected Calving Date
• Move animals into the calving pipeline

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❌ Identify “Open” Animals #

• Flag animals that failed to conceive
• Return them to heat monitoring cycle
• Reduce wasted reproductive time

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🔄 Manage Rechecks #

• Schedule follow-up examinations
• Track uncertain cases
• Prevent missed confirmations

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🧪 Diagnostic Method Tracking #

Log the diagnosis method used:

• Ultrasound
• Rectal Palpation
• Blood Test

This improves veterinary performance analysis and accuracy tracking.

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🚀 How to Manage PD Records #

You can record diagnoses in two ways:

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1️⃣ Recording a New Diagnosis #

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A. From the “Need PD” List (Recommended Method) #

Scroll to the Need PD section.

This automatically lists animals:

• That had AI
• Are within the optimal PD window
• Have not yet been diagnosed

Use the Quick Actions Dropdown:

✔ Quick Confirm Pregnant #

• Instantly marks the animal as pregnant
• Assumes default 30-day ultrasound confirmation

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🔁 Quick Recheck #

• Flags the animal for follow-up
• Moves it to the Need Recheck list

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❌ Quick Mark Open #

• Confirms non-pregnancy
• Returns animal to heat detection workflow

✔ This method is ideal during farm vet visits.

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B. Manual Entry (Detailed Recording) #

Use manual entry when:

• Recording external veterinary reports
• Entering historical data
• Correcting previous entries

Step 1: Select Animal #

• Choose Stall/Shed
• Select Animal ID

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Step 2: Enter PD Date #

Record the actual examination date.

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Step 3: Choose Method & Result #

Select:

Method:

• Ultrasound
• Palpation
• Blood Test

Result:

• Pregnant
• Open
• Recheck

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Step 4: Enter Gestation & Dates #

• Gestation Days: Current pregnancy stage
• Expected Calving Date: Auto-calculated from original AI date
• Follow-up Date: Required for “Recheck” cases

The system allows manual override if necessary.

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📊 PD Dashboard Management #

The dashboard is divided into actionable areas:

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🟡 Need PD #

Focus list of animals:

• 30–45 days post-AI
• Within optimal diagnostic window
• Awaiting first pregnancy confirmation

Animals may be tagged as Optimal Time.

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🔁 Need Recheck #

Alert list of animals:

• Previously marked for recheck
• Awaiting second confirmation

⚠ Overdue items require immediate attention.

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📈 Stats Overview #

Provides herd-level metrics:

• Total Pregnant
• Total Open
• Total Recheck

These statistics help evaluate:

• Conception rate
• AI success efficiency
• Reproductive bottlenecks

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🔄 Workflow Integration #

The PD module integrates seamlessly with other reproduction modules:

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🔥 Heat Records Integration #

Animals marked Open:

• Automatically reappear in heat detection workflow
• Become eligible for next breeding cycle

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🐄 Calving Management Integration #

Animals confirmed Pregnant:

• Move into calving tracking
• Due dates monitored
• Appear in upcoming calving alerts

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💡 Best Practices #

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⏱ Perform PD at Optimal Timing #

First ultrasound recommended:

📅 30–45 days post-AI

Benefits:

• Reduces false negatives
• Detects early embryonic loss
• Improves herd planning

The system highlights animals in this window.

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📝 Record Detailed Veterinary Findings #

Use the Findings Field to log:

• Ovarian cysts
• Uterine infections
• Twins suspected
• Weak heartbeat
• Embryonic loss risk

These notes are crucial for long-term fertility assessment.

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🔁 Maintain Recheck Discipline #

Always set a Follow-up Date for:

• Early pregnancy checks
• Doubtful diagnoses
• Health-related uncertainty

The dashboard will automatically alert overdue rechecks.

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🔍 Audit Open Animals #

If an animal is marked Open, review:

• AI timing
• Technician
• Semen type
• Heat score quality

Pattern analysis helps improve conception rates.

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📈 Management Insight #

A disciplined PD system reduces:

• Days Open
• Repeat Breeding
• Breeding Costs
• Culling due to infertility

It improves:

• Conception Rate
• Pregnancy Rate
• Calving Interval
• Overall Farm Profitability

Early identification of Open animals is one of the most powerful tools in reproductive management.

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