Repro management Flashcards
What are the reasons a vet may need to perform a repro exam
Why is dystocia uncommon in small animals?
multiple smaller offspring
What are typical signs of a bitch entering pro-oestrus?
spotting of blood
vulval enlargement
When should kittens be neutered?
~4 mnths
When should a cow return to cyclicity after calving?
30-40 days
What is the voluntary waiting period?
period where you do not AI animals after calving even if they show signs of oestrus
Allows time for uterus to recover, eliminate infection etc.
At what age do most dairy heifers calve for the first time?
Most at 2 yrs
Can breed at 9mnths to calve at 18 mnths
What is a typical number of piglets per farrowing?
8-16
How many farrowing do sows have each year (optimal)
2.2
When does a sow come back into oestrus after farrowing
5-7 days after weaning
What are clinical signs of a sow in oestrus?
Flattening of back
Elevation of perineal region
Reddening of vulva
Increased activity
Nosing
Mounting other sows
Standing reflex
What is the recommended ram:ewe ration for lowland flocks?
1:40
What is the recommended ram:ewe ration in synchronised flocks?
1:25
What is flushing?
putting ewes on high grade pasture or concentrate ~2 wks before tupping
What is fertility and fecundity?
Fertility - actual number of offspring produced by an individual or population
Fecundity - possible number of offspring that can be produced over a lifetime
