Please take a note of our festive opening hours below:
Both the MerlinVet UK/Export office and the MerlinVet-cel office will be open as usual up to and including 24th December. We will then be closed on the 25th & 26th December, with us operating normally on the 27th, 30th and 31st December. We will be closed on the 1st and 2nd January, reopening on 3rd January 2025.
The last day for placing orders through MerlinVet UK for normal products is Friday 20th December 2024. Please note that there could be delays with couriers over the festive period.
We thank you for your continued business throughout the year and look forward to working with you in 2025. We wish you a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need us.
We stock an extensive range of Special Import Products. These all require a valid Special Import Certificate – SIC – to enable us to supply the product to our client (registered UK veterinary surgeons only). This is easily applied for using the online VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate) Special Import Scheme Home Page.
All our registered veterinary surgeons are reminded that the prescribing vet is personally responsible for the choice of product and, as part of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons, must obtain the owner’s consent for their animal to be treated under the cascade. They must also maintain accurate records.
Food-Producing Animals – Setting withdrawal periods
A withdrawal period is the length of time that must lapse between the final administration of the medicine and the point the animal can be slaughtered to enter the food chain or when produce is taken.
The prescribing vet is required to specify an appropriate withdrawal period when prescribing or administering a medicine to food-producing animals under the cascade. When setting the withdrawal period, the vet must take into account known information about the use of the product on the authorised species when prescribing for another species.
If a product is used as authorised, for example, use of an imported product from another member state, the authorised withdrawal period should be followed.
Where the product is not used as authorised, for example, when a higher dose is used, or a species for which the product is not indicated is treated, then care needs to be taken to ensure that a suitable withdrawal period is set. This ensures that no residues of veterinary medicines above the maximum residue limit remain at the time of slaughter or when produce is taken.
The minimum statutory withdrawal periods are:
For use in GB
Eggs
the longest withdrawal period provided in the SPC for any species multiplied by a factor of 1.5
14 days, if the product is not authorised for animals producing eggs for human consumption
Milk
the longest withdrawal period provided in the SPC for any species multiplied by a factor of 1.5
7 days, if the product is not authorised for animals producing milk for human consumption
1 day, if the product has a zero-hour withdrawal period
Meat and offal from food-producing mammals, poultry and farmed game-birds
the longest withdrawal period provided in the SPC for meat and offal, multiplied by a factor of 1.5
28 days, if the product is not authorised for food-producing animals
1 day, if the product has a zero-day withdrawal period
Fish meat
the longest withdrawal period for any of the aquatic species in the SPC multiplied by a factor of 1.5 and expressed as degree-days
if the product is authorised for food-producing terrestrial animal species, the longest withdrawal period for any of the food-producing animal species in the SPC multiplied by a factor of 50 and expressed as degree-days
25 degree-days if the highest withdrawal period for any animal species is zero
For use in NI
Eggs
the longest withdrawal period provided in the SPC for any species multiplied by a factor of 1.5
10 days, if the product is not authorised for animals producing eggs for human consumption
Milk
the longest withdrawal period provided in the SPC for any species multiplied by a factor of 1.5
7 days, if the product is not authorised for animals producing milk for human consumption
1 day, if the product has a zero-hour withdrawal period
Meat and offal from food-producing mammals, poultry and farmed game-birds
the longest withdrawal period provided in the SPC for meat and offal, multiplied by a factor of 1.5
28 days, if the product is not authorised for food-producing animals
1 day, if the product has a zero-day withdrawal period
Fish meat
the longest withdrawal period for any of the aquatic species in the SPC multiplied by a factor of 1.5 and expressed as degree-days
if the product is authorised for food-producing terrestrial animal species, the longest withdrawal period for any of the food-producing animal species in the SPC multiplied by a factor of 50 and expressed as degree-days
25 degree-days if the highest withdrawal period for any animal species is zero
If the calculation of a withdrawal period results in a fraction of days, the withdrawal period must be rounded to the nearest number of days, with any half of a day being rounded upwards.
In relation to the calculation of the withdrawal period for milk, if the calculation of the period results in a milk withdrawal period not divisible by 12, the withdrawal period must be rounded up to the nearest multiple of 12 hours.
However, in cases where the authorised withdrawal periods are close to, or longer than, the ‘statutory minimum’ withdrawal periods, the vet should consider other factors when setting a suitable withdrawal period. Factors to consider include:
The length of the authorised withdrawal period(s)
The known pharmacokinetics of the active substance(s) in both the authorised species and the species being treated (if different)
The vet could, for example, increase the authorised withdrawal period by 50% (where a 30 day withdrawal period is authorised in cattle (meat and offal), a 45 day withdrawal period might be suitable for goats). If a higher dose is given, then a longer period may be warranted.
(Please see the VMD website for full details on prescribing.)
On Thursday 14th – Friday 15th November 2024, MerlinVet will once again be exhibiting at London Vet Show at the ExCeL Halls S3 – S15 in London. Visit Stand T50 to meet up with us, where the MerlinVet team will be on hand to demonstrate the full breadth of our business and operations from our wholesale and import activities to our health plan solutions, buying group & anaesthetic monitoring. And we have a few new tricks up our sleeve for this year!
Phone Charging Station:
Pop by Stand T50 to recharge your phone while you catch-up with the team. We’ll have a number of sockets available to get some extra juice in your devices – plug in, recharge your phone, and most importantly recharge yourself as you give your feet a rest!
Passport Competition:
This year we’re participating in the London Vet Show Passport Competition – tick off a visit to 15 stands, including our own, to get your LVS passport stamped and be in with a chance of winning a £12,000 holiday of a lifetime! Now if that’s not a reason to swing by Stand T50, then we don’t know what is!
Cornhole Game:
And while you’re visiting us, why not have a go at our cornhole game? Back for 2024, all you need to do is grab a beanbag from one of us, and make sure your aim is on point! Successful throws will get yourself either a MerlinVet-branded bag or possibly the most popular item at LVS 2022 and 2023, one of our MerlinVet-branded water bottles!
What went down in 2023?
Last year was an amazing year at LVS, and we can’t wait to repeat it again this time round.
London Vet Show 2024
At LVS 2024, there will be sessions covering small and large animal medicine, exotics, farm and equine care, practice management, veterinary nursing, and groundbreaking industry innovations, with over 300 hours of content. You can view the full conference programme here.
About MerlinVet
MerlinVet is a full-service veterinary solutions provider for practices in both the UK and abroad, with specialisms in fertility equipment, sourcing Special Import Products which other wholesalers cannot provide, and exporting veterinary products globally. With additional expertise in providing health plan solutions and developing new veterinary software, as well as gas exposure monitoring and our buying group, our deep sector knowledge can add a touch of animal magic to practices, and ultimately fulfil our main ambitions of supporting the veterinary industry while enhancing animal health and welfare.
If you’re visiting us at London Vet Show, make sure you’re following us on our socials to keep up to date with our activities:
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The UK’s largest awards programme celebrating the best of British business, the British Business Excellence Awards are the UK’s largest and most prestigious business awards programme. All industries are represented with awards categories covering sustainability, diversity, entrepreneurship, technology, and of course, export.
Judging takes place at the end of September, with winners announced at the awards ceremony on Tuesday 12th November 2024 at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London. Find out more about the awards here.
About MerlinVet:
Run by vets for vets with a combined industry experience of over 200 years, MerlinVet includes:
MerlinVet UK: offering a customised pharmaceutical service, importing pharmaceuticals and farm fertility equipment to UK vets.
MerlinVet Export: supplying veterinary medicines, equipment, and accessories globally, providing vets around the world with quality products of great value.
MerlinVet-cel:the country’s oldest buying group, improving its 250 member practices’ profitability through competitive rebates, ongoing support, and reduced administration costs.
MerlinSPS: providing simple subscription & health plan solutions with optional home delivery of prescription products.
MerlinSalus PAM:monitoring anaesthetic exposure in your workplace.
By listening to the needs of vets, we provide products, services, business solutions and, above all else, the support needed to add a touch of animal magic to practices, and ultimately enhance animal health and welfare.
How did we get here?
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At this year’s BCVA Congress on 17th – 19th October at Celtic Manor Resort in Wales, MerlinVet will be exhibiting with several innovations on display to attendees. These include the BoviLab portable blood analyser from FarmLabo, the Pulsator V, the most advanced electronic bull ejaculator available, and the Ram E-JAC, a battery-operated electro-ejaculator for collecting semen from small ruminants – designed, developed, and distributed by MerlinVet. These three products are all available to purchase through MerlinVet UK. Merlin will also be showcasing the Dynescan portable semen motility analyser from Dyneval.
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
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.
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.
Dynescan revolutionises portable semen analysis with the first-ever measurement of semen motility under quasi-in-vivo conditions. Featuring the new fertility marker, Sustained Motility Lifetime (SML), Dynescan delivers unmatched insights into sperm behaviour, directly correlating with improved conception rates.
This versatile QC tool is ideal for on-farm use in research, semen production, pre-breeding tests, import/export certification, training, and more—offering lab-quality analysis anytime, anywhere.
· Sustained Motility Lifetime – New fertility Marker
· Broad concentration range – 2 to 550 million cells/mL
· Integrated sample warmer – Sample protected from thermal shock
· Evidence – PDF report and data backed with video evidence
· Data Retrievable 24/7 – Secure cloud storage
· Multi-species – Bovine, ovine and equine
· Portable – Providing lab-quality results to anyone, anywhere
· Practical – Intuitive user interface requires minimal training
· Robust – Protective casing for equipment and accessories
Boost fertility management with unique semen quality insights. Order your Dynescan now at www.dyneval.com.
Robert Anderson, Director at MerlinVet, said:
“We’re really looking forward to returning to BCVA this year – the MerlinVet team will be on hand to answer any questions about our fertility products, as well as providing practical advice to attendees. BCVA Congress is an event we attend every year and it’s a great opportunity to catch-up with fellow veterinary professionals. Make sure you visit our stand to view the Ram E-JAC, Pulsator V, BoviLab and Dynescan.”
BCVA Congress at Celtic Manor will feature discussions and demonstrations to offer interactive learning, with practical workshops, as well as socials on the Thursday and Friday nights. For the full conference programme, please click here. Register and more information available here.
Here’s what happened last year at BCVA:
About MerlinVet:
At MerlinVet UK, we offer a customised pharmaceutical service, importing pharmaceuticals and farm fertility equipment to UK vets. We stock an extensive range of Special Import Products that other wholesalers are unable to source, providing solutions to vets in times of stock shortages. We can guide you through the entire Special Import process to ensure you get the products you need.
The MerlinVet family includes:
MerlinVet UK: offering a customised pharmaceutical service, importing pharmaceuticals and farm fertility equipment to UK vets.
MerlinVet Export: supplying veterinary medicines, equipment, and accessories globally, providing vets around the world with quality products of great value.
MerlinVet-cel: our buying group.
MerlinSPS: providing simple subscription & health plan solutions.
MerlinSalus PAM: monitoring anaesthetic exposure in your workplace.
By listening to the needs of vets we provide products, services, solutions and, above all else, the support needed to add a touch of animal magic to your practice. With over 100 years industry experience between us, get in touch to find out how we can transform your practice’s journey today.
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MerlinVet will once again be exhibiting at Vet Dynamics Conference 2024 on 19th – 21st September 2024 at the Radisson Hotel, London Heathrow.
Vet Dynamics is targeted at independents in the UK, with this year’s event focusing on the importance of a healthy work-life balance in the veterinary industry. There will be CPD sessions on the Thursday morning with strategies and insights for start-ups, as well as how to grow your practice by identifying issues and opportunities. In addition, the event will allow for plenty of networking with delegates and exhibitors.
This year’s guest speakers are Dr. Sam Bowden, author of ‘The Abundant Practice’, a practice owners success manual, and Dr. Tim Hill from Accelerate Practice Academy in Australia. On the Thursday there will be a quiz night and karaoke, while the Friday will see the Gala Dinner, Awards, Vetlife Raffle and Auction taking place, with a disco until late.
Make sure to visit Merlin’s stand to meet the team and see how we can add a touch of animal magic to your practice. Amy from MerlinSPS will be on hand to demonstrate how SPS can provide payment solutions to your practice, and to take visitors through Talon, our practice portal. You’ll also be able to speak with Jon from MerlinVet-cel, who can talk through the benefits of joining our buying group, or if you’re already a member, how you can maximise the benefits. MerlinVet UK will also be represented, so if you’re keen to find out more about our pharmaceuticals and farm fertility equipment, then you’ll know where to go.
At MerlinVet UK, we offer a customised pharmaceutical service, importing pharmaceuticals and farm fertility equipment to UK vets. We stock an extensive range of Special Import Products that other wholesalers are unable to source, providing solutions to vets in times of stock shortages. We can guide you through the entire Special Import process to ensure you get the products you need. We offer a customised pharmaceutical service, importing pharmaceuticals and farm fertility equipment to UK vets. Our range includes the Pulsator V, the most advanced electronic bull ejaculator available, and the Ram E-JAC, a battery-operated self-contained electro-ejaculator designed for collecting semen from small ruminants, designed, developed, and delivered by MerlinVet.
Our buying group is the oldest in the country and improves practices’ profitability through competitive rebates, ongoing support, and reduced administration costs.
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On Wednesday 11th – Saturday 14th September, RelyneGI will be exhibiting at BEVA Congress 2024 at the ACC Liverpool at King’s Dock in Liverpool alongside MerlinVet. We will be at Stand D5.
Visit our stand to speak to the team, find out the benefits of Relyne, and play our cornhole game. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect with our stand from last year:
We will be hosting a giveaway to win a Relyne dryrobe, as seen below at Floors Castle this Summer, while there will be opportunities to speak with the team about the FluroGlide range available at MerlinVet.
Once again, Relyne will be sponsoring the Black Tie Dinner & Dance on Friday night, where we have a branded selfie pod for guests to strike a pose with a special “photo finish” backdrop. We’ll have props, Relyne coasters, and more to enhance your evening experience! Taking place in Hall 4 of the ACC from 19.30 on Friday 13th September, it’s set to be another great night with a three-course dinner followed by live music and dancing. More information is available here.
BEVA Congress runs across six streams covering all aspects of equine science. There will be lectures, workshops, and practicals, with plenty of thought-provoking CPD, as well as opportunities to network with fellow equine specialists. Socials include various happy hours, the welcome reception on the Wednesday, RunBEVA , and much more, while all attendees will be able to access the recordings to all lectures for six months after the conclusion of BEVA Congress.
Recommended by vets and professional riders, RelyneGI is a 100% natural formula of hyaluronic acid and beta glucan that supports healthy digestion in horses. Our new RelyneGI is now made with TBG-136™ Schizophyllan, an immune-boosting Beta Glucan that stimulates the immune system to work on targeted areas of the horse’s stomach. The high molecular weight hyaluronan coats and protects the stomach’s lining. It’s odourless and tasteless for adding to feed and offers long-term support for all horses in maintaining normal gastric function and promoting well-being in equine athletes.
Relyne aids in promoting gastric well-being in horses that may not respond to traditional therapies. Relyne is safe for continuous daily use while promoting healthy stomach pH and digestion. It does not alter gastric pH like PPIs and H2 blockers and therefore does not affect digestion and nutrient absorption. Ideal for long-term use in horses with risk factors for gastric discomfort. Relyne can be used in conjunction with other gastroprotectants, medications and supplements, making it an ideal choice for challenging cases.
At MerlinVet UK, we offer a customised pharmaceutical service, importing pharmaceuticals and farm fertility equipment to UK vets. We stock an extensive range of Special Import Products that other wholesalers are unable to source, providing solutions to vets in times of stock shortages. We can guide you through the entire Special Import process to ensure you get the products you need.
The MerlinVet family includes:
MerlinVet UK: offering a customised pharmaceutical service, importing pharmaceuticals and farm fertility equipment to UK vets.
MerlinVet Export: supplying veterinary medicines, equipment, and accessories globally, providing vets around the world with quality products of great value.
MerlinSPS: providing simple subscription & health plan solutions.
MerlinSalus PAM: monitoring anaesthetic exposure in your workplace.
By listening to the needs of vets we provide products, services, solutions and, above all else, the support needed to add a touch of animal magic to your practice. With over 100 years industry experience between us, get in touch to find out how we can transform your practice’s journey today.
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MerlinVet-cel is hiring for the role of Group Business Manager covering Eastern England from York down to London.
This is a full-time, permanent position, which is ideally suited to somebody with experience of sales in the veterinary sector. This role has been created given our continued growth and seeks to maximise opportunities in the Eastern England area. Though this is primarily a sales role, you will be expected to fulfil other duties that affect the veterinary sector. This is a challenging, exciting, but rewarding opportunity for a self-motivated person.
Hours: This role is full-time, working 40 hours a week. Travel is essential in this role, and you would be expected to occasionally represent the company at industry events which may take place on a weekend
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive – DOE
Start Date: Autumn 2024
Essential Requirements: 3+ years’ experience in sales in the pharmaceutical, health, or veterinary sector
Key Responsibilities
This is more than just a sales position – the successful candidate must have a solid understanding of how a practice operates and what they need to thrive; this role requires knowledge of the full spectrum of issues affecting veterinary practices on a regular basis, including sales, staff issues, health plans, IT, and much more. This position’s responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Acquiring new customers in the Eastern England area
Assisting in the delivery and rollout of the organisation’s health plans service
Supporting our existing members
Maintaining relationships with partners and negotiating support deals
Developing our sister companies within the membership, along with non-member practices
Representing the company at events, utilising networking skills to form new partnerships
Required Experience & Skills
The successful candidate must be:
Experienced within the veterinary industry, with direct experience in either veterinary practice, veterinary wholesale, or veterinary manufacturing
Adaptable – this is crucial to success in the role, as the position covers so many areas of veterinary support
Highly organised with good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently when required and as part of a team
Passionate about the veterinary sector and animal welfare/agricultural sector
The successful candidate must have:
An understanding of the veterinary and pharmaceuticals sector, including how medicinal products are purchased and sold
3+ years’ experience within the veterinary, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or related industry
Wholesale and/or sales experience
You will bring your own experiences to the role, where your input, opinions, and suggestions will always be listened to and valued. This role offers a high degree of autonomy, and you will help shape our activity as our team thrives on knowledge-sharing across all parts of the business.
Who will I be working for?
MerlinVet-cel is the country’s oldest Veterinary Buying Group servicing independent veterinary practices. MerlinVet-cel is much more than just a buying group though; we provide support for independent practices of all sizes across the UK, improving businesses’ profitability through competitive rebates and reduced administration costs. MerlinVet-cel is based in Alloa, in the heart of Scotland. As this role is a mixture of home and field-based, you will occasionally be expected to travel to the office in Scotland.
MerlinVet-cel forms part of MerlinVet Group, which comprises a bespoke wholesaler, import/export business, buying group (MerlinVet-cel), health plan provider, and anaesthetic gas exposure monitoring service. By listening to the needs of vets we provide products, services, business solutions and support needed to run efficient and profitable practices. All parts of the Group work together to realise our ambitions.
Benefits
Competitive Salary (dependant on experience)
Friendly and welcoming office, culture & team environment
Generous holiday allowance
Pension
Company vehicle
Computer & mobile phone
Be part of an experienced team in an innovative and growing company
Work Location
Remote – working from home and on the road visiting practices
Equal Opportunities
MerlinVet-cel is an equal opportunities employer, and we embrace the benefits that a diverse workforce brings. We welcome applications regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability or medical condition, ethnicity, race, religion, family status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
How do I apply?
Please email a copy of your CV and cover letter to MerlinVet-cel’s Operations Manager, Jon Baker, by 23:59 on Thursday 19th September:
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Taking place at H&H Mart Carlisle on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th August 2024, Blacknose Beauties returns for 2024. It’s the headline event for Valais Blacknose Sheep owners, with breeders all hoping to win, and opportunities to purchase your own Blacknose Beauties from the country’s top breeders to add to your flock. It’s a perfect opportunity for the community to come together, to make new friends, and to socialise.
Grading will be managed by qualified UK graders who have undergone training with Oberwalliser Schwarznasen Schafzuchtverband (Upper Valais Sheep Breeders Association). Appointed UK Graders are Jenni McAllister, Jamie Wood, along with Swiss Graders Philipp Schmid and Pascal Dini.
The Blacknose Beauties 24 BBQ will take place in the main exhibition hall on Friday 23rd August 2024 at 19:00. There will also be a Charity Lamb Auction on the Friday night at 20.00, raising money for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, hosted by Cammy Wilson from The Sheep Game.
The Valais Blacknose Society was founded in January 2021 following the merger of Valais Blacknose Sheep Society UK and Valais Blacknose Breed Society, both of which were established in 2015 soon after the first imported sheep arrived in the UK.
The society’s council comprises of elected members from across the UK who work to uphold society values and represent all members.
VBS is committed to promoting and raising awareness of this unique breed and strive to preserve and uphold the Swiss breed standards in conjunction with supporting and educating fellow breeders to continue producing quality stock.
Today, MerlinVet-cel has launched its all new and updated MerlinVet-cel website. It’s your first port-of-call to review Member Benefits, find out information about us, view news, events, and job listings, as well as key links to the rest of MerlinVet Group. We hope you find the website easier to navigate and more user-friendly.
MerlinVet-cel Member Information:
The portal is yet to receive the same lick of paint and update, but it’s all accessible via the new site – simply click on portal login at the bottom of the menu or in the website footer. Portal updates coming later in 2024.
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.
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:
Dynescan revolutionises portable semen analysis with the first-ever measurement of semen motility under quasi-in-vivo conditions. Featuring the new fertility marker, Sustained Motility Lifetime (SML), Dynescan delivers unmatched insights into sperm behaviour, directly correlating with improved conception rates.
