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When readings rise above 200, daily measurements should be
taken. Sometimes readings at this level may last a few days and
then show a dynamic increase.
When readings begin to rise, it is advisable to take readings more
frequently (such as 2, 3 or 4 times a day) to accurately determine
the precise point of ovulation. Thus readings for example could be
taken at breakfast, lunch, tea and suppertime. This is especially
important in the case of a bitch that ovulates early, or only stands
for a limited time to accept the dog.
As shown on the graph, it is most important to record the
maximum readings of resistance that are reached and shown
on the LCD and the subsequent decrease in resistance values.
Day one (and at the latest day two) AFTER the peak reading
is the ideal time for mating.
We encourage breeders to note the common "false peak" which occurs
before the real one. It is easy to identify as it occurs at much lower
resistance levels and is seen during the proestrous period at around
days 3 to 5.
FINAL COMMENTS
We recommend you do not lend fellow breeders your electronic
detector in order to reduce the risk of contagious diseases being
transmitted.
Follow disinfecting procedures closely.
Store the detector in dry conditions at room temperature.
Wash the detector in warm water - do not use hot or boiling water.
Dirt, or skin-oil on the electrodes will result in false readings (too
high) whereas urine on the electrodes or solutions containing salt
will cause lower readings.
Measurements should always be carried out in the same fashion
and at the same position in the vagina, as this will give utterly
reliable results.
We recommend readings be taken at the cervix.
We at DRAMIŃSKI kindly ask all breeders to send us your
comments and results gained from using our detector.
