MerlinVet will be at BCVA Congress 2025, which will be taking place on 9th – 11th October at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Join us to discover our fertility equipment, get involved with our bull testing workshop and our gin giveaway, or simply catch up over a dram of whisky at our stand.
We’re particularly excited for BCVA Congress 2025 as it is taking place in our home city of Edinburgh this October! You’ll find us at Stand 36 where we’ll be showcasing our fertility equipment and running a special competition to win a bottle of MerlinVet Gin – don’t miss your chance to take part. We’ll also have some whisky to sample, so why not pop by Stand 36 for a dram and a chat?
Make sure you don’t miss the Bull Semen Testing Workshop, “How to Avoid the Ball’s Up’s”, on Thursday 9th October at 14:00, which is being run by Robert Anderson with Iain McCormick and Colin Penny.
At BCVA, you’ll be able to find out more about how we can support your cattle fertility work, but for a taster of some of the products we’ll be showcasing, take a look below.
Find out more about BCVA Congress 2025 and book your place here.
BoviLab Portable Blood Analyser
BoviLab is a portable blood analyser from FarmLabo. This tabletop device brings you lab-quality results from anywhere, making blood analysis on-site quick and easy. BoviLab allows vets to support dairy farmers to improve transition management and ultimately improve overall cow health.
BoviLab is designed for simultaneous testing of 6 parameters, including NEFA and BHBA, in just 7 minutes, providing highly accurate analysis on whole blood, heparin blood, or serum blood, with simple operation and automatic calibration.
Product Highlights:
- On-farm convenience – perform tests without the need for a laboratory
- Get comprehensive blood analysis in just 7 minutes
- Measure six key inspection items simultaneously (including NEFA & BHBA)
- Designed for easy operation by anyone – simple operation, automatic calibration, low maintenance & durable
- Early disease detection – identify health issues in cattle before they escalate
- Protective Case and lightweight (2kg) for easy transportation
- Online data transmission
- Centrifugation is not required
View BoviLab in action here
Find out more and purchase here
Ram E-JAC
The MerlinVet E-JAC is a battery-operated self-contained electro-ejaculator designed for collecting semen from small ruminants. The E-JAC Ram Probe features:
- rechargeable battery with USB charger
- ergonomic design, suitable for all hand sizes
- high-low setting allowing versatility when collecting semen from different breeds, ages, and species
- lightweight with rubberised handle
- precision control on/off button & power on light
- protective carrier case and one year warranty
- specialist electrode technology
- the unit will operate for around 500 rams on a single charge
The Ram E-JAC was developed with Lane Manufacturing, who have been setting the standard in the manufacture of large animal reproductive equipment and supplies since 1972.
Find out more and purchase here
Pulsator V
The Pulsator V is the most advanced electronic bull ejaculator available, allowing users to collect bull semen in a safe and controlled environment. Manufactured by Lane Manufacturing & distributed by MerlinVet, features include:
- Improved battery and charging
- Smoother signal to the bull
- State of the art electronics
- Multiple, pre-programmed programs designed for specific breeds
- Stimuli counter
The newest in bull probe technology, the two-electrode probe delivers a smoother signal to the bull and is a more durable construction than the older three-electrode probe. All two-electrode probes are weighted, gentle and efficient, while the shielding of the electrodes reduces back arching, hind limb extension & vocalisation. The nose now has additional weight, helping the probe to sit securely in the ‘sweet spot’ area. It’s also easier to clean, enhancing biosecurity and has improved water resistance.
Find out more and purchase here
