EAZI-BREED™ CIDRs® • Wear protective gloves when handling CIDRs. • Insertion: 1. Dip the CIDR applicator in a non-irritating antiseptic solution. Example: Chlorhexidine or Nolvasan Solution 2. Fit the body of one CIDR into the applicator with the tail along the slot. The wings will fold and only the tips will protrude from the top of the applicator. 3. Dip the top portion of the loaded applicator into a suitable veterinary obstetrical lubricant. Recommend: Chlorhexi-Lube by Priority Care® 4. Lift the animals tail and wipe the vulva lips clean with a disposable towel. 5. With the tail lifted, insert the loaded applicator slot side down, with the CIDR tail curling downward, through the vulva at a slight upward angle and push forward, without forcing, into the front portion of the vagina. 6. Dispense the CIDR by depressing the plunger. Then slowly ease back the applicator from inside the vagina. 7. With the CIDR correctly placed, the wings are open in the front portion of the vagina and only the removal tail should be hanging from the vulva in a downward position. If animals are in confinement shorten the removal tail with cutting pliers. 8. Repeat Step 1 before reusing the applicator. • Removal: 1. Withdraw CIDR by pulling on the removal tail. • Tips: 1. Utilize a two bucket wash of Chlorhexidine or Nolvasan solution for equipment including the CIDR gun. 2. Make sure the CIDR tail is pointed down, having the tail pointed up can cause irritation and makes it easier for another animal to remove the CIDR early. 3. Have extra CIDR applicators available in case one breaks.
Transporting Females • If animals need to be transported after A.I., it is recommended to move within four days or wait the recommended 45 days before transporting.
Breeding Day • Set-up breeding barn ahead of time. Have extra gloves, paper towels, lube and A.I. guns. • Have thaw unit warming. Calibrate thaw unit before breeding season to make sure the temperature is correct (90-95 °F). • Consider using a gun warmer.
After Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination • To distinguish between A.I. and bull bred pregnancies at pregnancy diagnosis; restrict all breeding capable bulls for 10-14 days following A.I. • Pregnancy check at 29 days with DG29™ blood pregnancy test, by 75 days via ultrasound or 80-90 days via rectal palpation to distinguish A.I. pregnancies from bull bred. • Maintain breeding females on an adequate nutrition and mineral program.
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