Pregnancy diagnosis

Question 1

What is the regime for diagnosing pregnancy in the cow?

Answer 1

1. Don’t return to oestrus by 21 days
2. Measure milk progesterone 21-24 days
3. Transrectal ultrasound 25-30 days
4. Rectal palpation 6weeks - term

Question 2

what is the regime for diagnosing pregnancy in mares?

Answer 2

1. Don’t return to oestrus after 14-21 days
2. Transrectal ultrasound from 15 days
3. Rectal palpation 17 days - term
4. eCG in blood 40-120 days
5. Urinary oestrogens 150-300 days

Question 3

what is the regime for diagnosing pregnancy in the bitch?

Answer 3

1. Abdominal palpation 21-28 days
2. Transabdominal ultrasound 21-28 days
3. Relaxin in blood 21-26 days
4. Radiography from 6 weeks