8- Principles of pregnancy diagnostics

Question 1

List the general principles of pregnancy diagnosis

Answer 1

Absence of oestrus
Detection of protein / endocrinological changes associated with pregnancy
Detection of the foetus or foetal membranes either directly or indirectly
Detection of physical changes in the dam which are associated with her accommodating a foetu

Question 2

List the main ways pregnancy is diagnosed in cow

Answer 2

Transrectal ultrasound- day 28
Transrectal palpation- day 35
Transrectal detection of foetal membranes- day 35-40

Question 3

List the main ways of pregnancy diagnosis in sheep

Answer 3

Transabdominal ultrasound- day 30

Question 4

Pregnancy diagnosis in sow

Answer 4

Transabdominal B-mode ultrasound day 20

Question 5

Pregnancy diagnosis in mare

Answer 5

Transrectal ultrasound from day 12-15

Question 6

Pregnancy diagnosis in bitch

Answer 6

transabdominal ultrasound - day 25
radiograph examination - day 45

Question 7

Pregnancy diagnosis in queen

Answer 7

transabdominal ultrasound- day 25
radiographic examination - day 45

Question 8

Describe what is submission rate

Answer 8

% of eligible cows served