Minitube Australia

12/10/2025

Monday morning repro facts!

⚠️Repro Tract Scoring/Pre Program Scanning – is it worth it?🧐

You may have heard your vet or other industry members speak about pre scanning your herd or repro tract scoring prior to an AI or ET program, but what is it all about?

🐂For cows or heifers to respond well to the synchronization protocol for AI or ET, they have to meet a few requirements:

✅ They need to be cycling or not in deep anoestrus

✅ They need to have a mature reproductive tract with functional ovaries

✅ They need to be free from illness, disease or injury that can cause reproductive problems

The aim of pre-scanning a herd is to identify any animals that may not respond to a program. This allows you to make the following management decisions:

➡️ Select which animals may be your best replacements

➡️ Choose an appropriate synch program for herds with high numbers of non-cyclers

➡️ Hold back any late maturing animals or feed appropriately

➡️ Set your expectations for success in your program

➡️ Identify and treat any illness, injury or parasite issues

➡️ Cull/sell any cattle you may no longer want in your herd

📣So, is a pre-scan worth it? We say absolutely it is! 🎉

☎️ If you have more questions about pre-scanning, speak to your vet or reproduction specialist prior to joining.

07/10/2025

As Minitube International moves into a new chapter in its history, we can share with you a look at the new family leadership team ✅

Minitube sets the course for the future

06/10/2025

Calling all Young Beef Producers 🎙️

Are you wanting to head to the Young Beef Producers Forum in Roma but couldn’t get your hands on a ticket?

We’ve got you covered!

We are giving away two tickets, accommodation, registration costs for the conference, including welcome drinks and gala dinner tickets PLUS attendance at the Roma Veterinary Clinic / Evogene cattle breeding info day on the 11th of November!

If you’re under 35 & keen to be in a room filled with other like minded young cattle people, get your name in the draw!

https://form.jotform.com/252730307218047

We are also at the Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale, so you can drop by, say hello & go into the draw!

Winners announced on the 1st of November 🎉

01/10/2025

⚠️ Attention Southern QLD beef producers ⚠️

This one’s for you!🎉

On the 11th of November we will be joining the team from Roma Veterinary Clinic & Evogene to host a free cattle breeding seminar in Roma, Queensland

All your quesions about about bull & breeder management, AI programs, commercial herd management, disease, nutrition & IVF/ET will be answered!

You will find us at the ROYAL on Ninety-Nine from 2pm but registrations are a must so we can help our wonderful venue out with catering needs!

For registration, please call Roma Vet Clinic and get your name in! RSVP by 31st October 🎉

11/09/2025

Want a daily fix of cattle repro? 🤓🐄

Have a look at this great article from the team at Nbryo about Vitrified embryos Vs. Direct Transfer or DT embryos.

Vitrified vs. Direct Transfer (DT) Embryos in Cattle: What’s the Difference?

Embryo transfer (ET) has revolutionised cattle breeding, enabling genetic improvements and increased efficiency in herd management. Among the various embryo preservation techniques, vitrification and direct transfer (DT) are the two most common methods used. Understanding their differences can help breeders make informed decisions on which method best suits their needs.

https://nbryo.com/knowledge-base/vitrified-vs-direct-transfer-dt-embryos-in-cattle-whats-the-difference/

20/08/2025

Announcing our new Diamond Partnership with NHIA (National Herd Improvement Association of Australia Inc) 🐄🐂

Big news, members!

We're excited to announce our Diamond Partnership with Minitube Australia - a company that shares our commitment to advancing Australian cattle breeding.

Here's what makes this partnership special:

MiniTube brings you Australia's most comprehensive range of bovine reproductive synchronisation hormones.

Since 2004 they've been supporting Australian farmers' breeding goals with products specifically designed for our unique conditions.

When NHIA gives our Diamond endorsement, it means we've done our homework. This partnership ensures you have access to world-class reproductive breeding plans specifically for Australian farming conditions.

Ready to take your breeding program to the next level? Get ready to be educated with MiniTube Australia and NHIA’s joint educational updates and training events.

Or talk to a reproductive specialist about programs that match your objectives.

🔗 https://www.cattleplan.au/

03/08/2025

30/07/2025

Planning, attention to detail, and good genetics are crucial.

30/07/2025

Don’t Overlook 50% of your Equation to success – TEST YOUR SEMEN!

High-performing embryos start with high-performing inputs — and that includes semen.

While we often focus on donor selection and oocyte (egg) quality, semen accounts for half the genetic equation and can have a major impact on fertilisation and embryo development.

🧪 Even samples that look “normal” under a microscope can carry hidden issues (like DNA fragmentation and contamination) that severely affect breeding outcomes.

At Evogene, we strongly support semen testing — form basic assessments to more complex testing using trial eggs. This provides the security that your chosen semen can fertilise successfully and develop quality embryos.

Position your program for success by optimising semen selection and preparation in advance.

✔️ Good in = Good out
✔️ Test before you trust
✔️ Maximise your chances of success

Whether you’re using a new sire or revisiting frozen straws of differing batches, let’s work together to stack the odds in your favour.

📞 Contact Amelia (0438 820 647) or Stacey (0488 611 057) to talk through semen assessments prior to your next OPU.

Evogene – Powered by Precision

28/07/2025

🛑When do you start preparing your cows for AI?

The comment from a client below speaks volumes about breeding success - planning for AI shouldnt be an after thought, it should be a part of your yearly business model.

✅ DID YOU KNOW… the majority of programs that achieve lower than expected outcomes are a direct result of something that happened (or didn’t happen) in the planning & implementation stages of the program?

WHEN SHOULD YOU START PLANNING?
➡️ As early as possible!
➡️ It takes weeks for an egg to develop on a cows o***y and be able to respond to reproductive hormones and processes.
➡️ Any management changes in the 8 week period BEFORE AI or joining can and do impact the results.
➡️ Management of a cows body condition and your breeding objectives should be thought about year round to get the best results.
➡️ Breeding season is also a busy time for service providers such as vets, techs and repro centres so make sure you get your preg testing, semen testing and collections booked in early!

WHAT SHOULD I BE MANAGING?
🔶 Nutrition - the big one! Cows must come into joining on a rising plane of nutrition, actively maintaining or ideally, gaining weight. This allows the cow to respond to the reproductive hormones correctly & gives her the best shot at maintaining that pregnancy. Any changes to nutrition like the addition or removal of supplements, changing paddocks or changing dry matter type can all lead to nutritional fluctuations, keep this to a minimum in the 8weeks before and after joining to maximise reproductive potential.

🔶 Herd Health - ensure cattle are vaccinated for reproductive diseases and other diseases relevant to your region, and get boosters done several weeks before the day of AI. This reduces the risk of embryo loss from disease incursion and gives the cow enough time to get over the small stress of vaccination and handling associated with it.

🔶Pregnancy testing, repro tract scoring & evaluation - not only does preg testing prior to AI help with identifying animals that shouldn’t be included in the program but it also gives you the chance to conduct a repro tract score so that you can set expectations for pregnancy based on the physical attributes of each animal. This is particularly useful in heifers as they have no prior repro history and it can be hard to pre-determine success rates.

✅ So keep in mind that planning is key and if you need any tips you can always contact the CattlePlan team for some advice!

22/07/2025

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