Female reproductive exam

Question 1

Oestrus detection in cows…

Answer 1

careful observation (at least 30 mins morning & night) - record numbers
heat detection devices include chin-ball markers, kamar heatmount detectors, pedometer
look for mounting of other cows

Question 2

Oestrus detection in ewes…

Answer 2

no clear signs without male or teaser

teaser rams fitted with chest harness holding crayon

Question 3

Oestrus detection in sows…

Answer 3

signs clear esp. when close to male

back pressure test

Question 4

Describe why pregnancy diagnosis is important…

Answer 4

economically important to know preg. status
early ID of open cows - treat/cull
predict calving pattern
ID any abnormalities

Question 5

Some signs of pregnancy…

Answer 5

non-return to oestrus

Question 6

Cardinal signs of preg. in cow…?

Answer 6

Via transrectal palpation

• amnionic vesicle
• fetal membrane slip
• placentomes
• fetus

Question 7

Methods of detecting pregnancy…

Answer 7

rectal palpation

real time ultrasonography

Question 8

Other supporting signs of pregnancy in cows…?

Answer 8

asymmetry of uterus

fixation of cervix

Question 9

Real time ultrasonography is important why? advantages…

Answer 9

cattle - embryo HB 20-25d, fetal sexing d55-60, gestational age
sheep - fetal number (after d40), gestational age
pig - early diagnosis d28