8- Examination and BSE of the female

Question 1

When taking a clinical history regarding a breeding soundness exam in female- what are 2 important questions to ask

Answer 1

Has the animal previously been pregnant
Could the animal be pregnant

Question 2

Name 3 important parts of the body that must be examined on BSE

Answer 2

Mammary glands
Perineum
Vulva
vestibule
vagina
cervix
uterus

Question 3

What is important not to do when examining the cervix if the animal is possibly pregnant

Answer 3

Breach the cervix

Question 4

Name 2 ways you can examine the uterus

Answer 4

Trans rectal palpation
Trans-abdoinal palpation
Radiographic exam
US
Uterine cytology
Endoscopic
Uterine biopsy

Question 5

Name what a radiograph can be useful for when examining the uterus

Answer 5

Uterine enlargement
pregnancy detaction- especially after mineralisation
Counting foetal numbers

Question 6

When taking a biopsy of the uterus what instruments is used

Answer 6

‘basket jaw’ forceps

Question 7

What is cytology of the uterus useful for

Answer 7

Detection of inflammation/ infection
screening of disease

Question 8

What is the venereal pathogen that is looked for on perineum in mares and cows

Answer 8

Coital exanthema in mares (Equine herpes 4)
Infectious pustular vulvovaginitis of cows (Bovine herpes virus 1