Theriogenology

Universities Selected for 2023 Theriogenology Residency Programs

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Monday, August 22, 2022

This is the third AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency funded atNorth Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

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  • This is the third AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency funded atNorth Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • This is also the third AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency funded atVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • "NC State University and Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have proven theriogenology training programs," says Dr. Darin Collins, CHF Chief Executive Officer.
  • The AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program is one of two educational grant programs offered by AKCCHF to encourage the next generation of veterinary scientists.

Shady Grove Fertility Colorado Opens with Full-Service Offices in Denver and Colorado Springs

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Monday, July 12, 2021

The Colorado Springs location is home to physician offices for patient consultation, intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures, endocrine and andrology laboratories, as well as cycle monitoring services, such as bloodwork and ultrasound.

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  • The Colorado Springs location is home to physician offices for patient consultation, intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures, endocrine and andrology laboratories, as well as cycle monitoring services, such as bloodwork and ultrasound.
  • With one in eight couples of reproductive age needing fertility care, SGF Colorado offers an expansive insurance network as well as unique financial programs for self-pay patients.
  • SGF also provides income-based and military discounts, to name a few, as well as an exclusive financing partner, Fertility Finance.
  • SGF is among the founding partner practices of US Fertility , the largest physician-owned, physician-led partnership of top-tier fertility practices in the U.S.

Zip Co Offers Paid Miscarriage Leave to Staff

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Saturday, July 10, 2021

With a quarter of all pregnancies ending in miscarriage, Zip says they hope to create a space to normalise and change the conversation around miscarriage.

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  • With a quarter of all pregnancies ending in miscarriage, Zip says they hope to create a space to normalise and change the conversation around miscarriage.
  • Zip's new policy offers parents two weeks of paid leave for those who experience miscarriage or pregnancy loss in the first 20 weeks.
  • After that period, the standard parental leave policy applies, offering 16 weeks of paid leave to primary carers and four weeks to secondary carers.
  • In addition to the new bereavement leave policy, Zip also offers primary caregivers who come back from parental leave their full-time salary for the first three months, even if they only work part-time.

Certain Advertising Claims for FertilitySmart Conceive for Women Dietary Supplement Permanently Discontinued Following NAD Challenge

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The claims, which appeared in digital advertising, included:

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  • The claims, which appeared in digital advertising, included:
    "FertilitySmart Conceive for Women is recognized as a viable non-prescription option for women who are trying to get pregnant.
  • It encourages regular ovulation, supports regular menstrual cycles, and increases egg quality, without the risk of side effects associated with the drugs used in fertility treatment."
  • During the course of the proceeding, FertilitySmart informed NAD that instead of submitting substantiating evidence, it had permanently discontinued all of the challenged claims.
  • In reliance on the advertiser's representation, NAD did not review these claims on their merits.

E-Technology Satisfying Both Patients and Clinicians in a Study of 104 Patients Trying to Conceive

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Friday, March 12, 2021

Dr. Rene Leiva and Dr. Lucas DiRienzo conducted clinical research on 104 patients, tracking their menstrual cycles according to fertility and menstrual tracking apps, like the Premom Ovulation Tracker app.

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  • Dr. Rene Leiva and Dr. Lucas DiRienzo conducted clinical research on 104 patients, tracking their menstrual cycles according to fertility and menstrual tracking apps, like the Premom Ovulation Tracker app.
  • For the purposes of ovulation prediction, the study included daily tracking of urinary sex hormones, cervical secretions, or a combination of both.
  • Clinicians received patients cycle data electronically from Premom, allowing for medical interpretation and opportunities for earlier prevention of emerging health issues.
  • Findings are very satisfying for both patients and clinicians to remotely monitor the menstrual cycle and for patients to be prepared for doctors visits in person or virtually.

Norgine UK launches ANGUSTA® (misoprostol) in the UK for oral induction of labour

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Monday, March 1, 2021

Induction of labour is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the process of artificially stimulating the uterus to start labour.

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  • Induction of labour is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the process of artificially stimulating the uterus to start labour.
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    There are a number of circumstances where the considered risk to foetal or maternal health outweigh the wait for spontaneous labour.
  • NORGINE and the sail logo are trademarks of the Norgine group of companies.
  • [2] WHO Recommendations for Induction of Labour 2011, WHO Press, World Health

U.S. Department of Agriculture Awards UNC Grant to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Dairy and Beef Cows

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Progesterone from the corpus luteum in turn prompts the uterus to secrete nourishing factors that support the developing pregnancy.

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  • Progesterone from the corpus luteum in turn prompts the uterus to secrete nourishing factors that support the developing pregnancy.
  • For female dairy cows, the likelihood of this miscommunication has increased, resulting in fewer pregnancies.
  • It's speculated that slower developing embryos miss their window of opportunity and fail to establish the maternal recognition of pregnancy.
  • Grant Awards and Funding Agencies: $500,000 four-year grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Prima-Temp Awarded Groundbreaking Patent Using Artificial Intelligence For Ovulation Prediction

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Prima-Temp, Inc., a leader in developing digital health solutions through chronobiology, has been awarded a patent recognizing its innovative approach to applying artificial intelligence (AI) to women's fertility.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Prima-Temp, Inc., a leader in developing digital health solutions through chronobiology, has been awarded a patent recognizing its innovative approach to applying artificial intelligence (AI) to women's fertility.
  • 10,828,015,issued November 10, 2020, describes technology that applies AI to ovulation prediction.
  • The patent is part of an intellectual property portfolio that Prima-Temp is building in the U.S. and in international markets.
  • Prima-Temp, a fem tech leader in chronobiology digital health solutions, has received a patent for ovulation prediction.

MFB Fertility Announces Proov® Predict and Confirm, a New Dual Hormone Testing Kit for At-Home Use to Get the Full Ovulation Picture

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Proov , a science-based hormone testing company, announces today the launch of Proov Predict and Confirm, an at-home dual hormone testing kit.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Proov , a science-based hormone testing company, announces today the launch of Proov Predict and Confirm, an at-home dual hormone testing kit.
  • Proov Predict and Confirm tracks two key hormones for the full ovulation picture.
  • Each kit includes fifteen Proov LH strips to predict ovulation, which lets women know the best time to "try."
  • By combining Proov LH and PdG tests in one dual hormone testing kit, women can both "predict" their fertile window and "confirm" successful ovulation, easily, accurately, and at home.

Global $5.86 Bn Veterinary Artificial Insemination Markets, 2016-2019 & 2020-2027: Major Players are Genus, Select Sire, Semex, Swine Genetics, Hendrix Genetics, and Animal Genetics

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Monday, October 5, 2020

The global veterinary artificial insemination market size is expected to reach USD 5.86 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 5.78% from 2020 to 2027.

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  • The global veterinary artificial insemination market size is expected to reach USD 5.86 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 5.78% from 2020 to 2027.
  • The market for artificial insemination (AI) is anticipated to witness a rise in demand owing to increasing consumption of animal protein and growing demand for high cattle productivity & milk yield.
  • To fulfill the continuously increasing demand, market players are adopting artificial insemination to breed high-quality livestock and enhance production.
  • Some of the major players are Genus Plc, Select Sire, Semex, Swine Genetics, Hendrix Genetics Corporate, and Animal Genetics among others.