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in vitro embryo development
morula 5d
compact morula 6d
early blastocyst 7d
blastocyst 7d
expanded blastocyst 8d
hatched blastocyst 9d
evaluation of embryo developmental stage
3 - early morula - >16 cells
4 - compact moral - compact and blastomeres = 32 cells
5 - early blasts - blastocele <50%
6- blastocyst - blastocele > 50%, differentiation
7 - expand blast - expanded w. zona and thinning
8 - hatched blast - partly/completely out of zona
quality of foraging embryos + ET
code1 = excellent/good
spherical, symmetrical, uniform size, colour + density of cells >85% of mass should be intact, intact zona pellucida
code2 = fair
moderate irregularities >50% of embryonic mass should be intact
code 3 = poor
major irregularities >25% of embryonic mass should be intact
code 4 = dead/degenerating
degenerating embryos,oocytes of 1 cell stage embryos
benefits of ET
faster genetic progress
offspring from old/injured animals
increased milk production in dairy herd
increased farm income through embryo sales (easier to transport and than live animals)
preserves superior genetics/endangered species
limitations of ET
decreased genetic diversity
expensive and time consuming
success rates less than AI
not all potential donors respond well
pregnancy rates according to embryo quality
excellent 63%
fair 58%
poor 31%
degenerated 12%
MOET
embryos flushed from donor and transferred to recipient
goal = obtain maximum number of genetically superior embryos in minimal amount of time
MOET - select donor cow
based on produceer preference
has to be reproductively sound (no birthing difficulties, normal cycles etc)
disease free, appropriate BCS etc
MOET- superovulation of donor cow
9-11d after heat, give FSH, LH to induce ovulation
could give prostaglandins to cause estrus in 48-60h
85% of donors average 5 transferable embyros
purified FSH 2x1d for 4-5d
MOET insemination of donor cow
2-3 x at 12 h intervals 12h after onset of standing heat
semen put in body of uterus
MOEt flushing embyros
7d after start of estrus
rectal US to assess superovulatory response (CLs) and give epidural
use a foley catheter, collection flask and flushing fluid
MOET - selection and preparation of recipients
young dairy cows in good BC - repro sound
in heifer - 15m+, 350kg+ - cheap and better for synchro but possible calving problmes
syncorhinsed with PGF, gestated or Ovsynch
MOET - transfer of embyros
load embryo in 0.25ml insemiahtion straw and low into ET gun
palpate recipient to see which ovary has CL and transfer to ipsilateral uterine horne
transfer within 8hr after flushing (can be frozen)
steeps of MOET
select donor cow
superovualtion of donor cow
insemination of donor cow
flushing embyros
evaluate embyros
selection and preparation of recipient
transfer of embyros
presentation problems
cause = strong uterine contractions, strong felt movements, insufficient cvervical dilation
prognosis = often poor - difficult to correct
ventroverticla
dog sitting presentation
head and forelimbs may be in canal
correction = try to rotate in to anterior, longitudinal (or posterior if hind limbs closer)
dorsovertical
back first
correction = secret what you can and treto-pulse everything else extend into anterior longitudinal but in ventral position rotate into doors position
dorsotransverse
decided which extremity is closest to pelvic inlet -> retro pulse and rotate to longitudinal anterior or posterior
ventrotransverse
all limbs are extended In birth canal
check it’s not twins/shishotstoma refluxes
correction = rotate to posterior longitudinal dorsal or ventral , if ventral rotate to dorsal
bicornual transverse
in mare
extremities in the horns and trunk lies across anterior portion of uterine body
ventral displacement possible
ventroversion/flexion of gravid uterus
fetus in transverse presentation (in front of pelvic entrance)
correction = reposition uterus -turning animal, board, repositions fetus, fluids
neonataology
first 2-3 weeks of life
1 week old
34.7-37.2 oC (birth) -> 36.1-37.8oC
4 neuro reflexes: rooting, righting, suckling and flexing
feed q2-4h
crawling
2 weeks old
increase body temp
eyes open day 10-12
weight gain 2x since birth
3 weeks old
iris is blue-grey colour
external ear canals open 14-16d
should stand by end od 3rd week
4 weeks old
walking and exploring surroundngs
watch out for in neonates
hypoxia -
= first biggest killer
hypothermia
= can’t digest milk -> fermentation -> ileus
= bradycardia -> hypoxia -> acidosis
hypoglycaemia
= cause = starvation, sepsis, large litter, hypoxia
= signs - tremors, crying, increased appetite, stupor, coma
=treat - 0.5-1ml/kg 40% glucose diluted 1:4 slowly, feed after hypothermia correction
normal = 3.12-7.62mmol/L
dehydration
= cause - vom, diarrhoea, decreased milk intake, pneumonia
= signs- check MM and skin turgor
= occurs v quickly
= treat - sc, IV or intrassesou warm fluid
ABC protocol
chest compression 1-2/s with pause for breathing
drugs for neonates
naloxone: IV, SC,IM, sublin, IO
buprenorphine:
butorphanol:
no ACE inhibitors, atropine, NSAIDs,
aminoglcyosidees, tetracyclines or chloranicol
blood in neonates
total volume 7ml/100gn
neonatal hypoglycaemia
combined with hypothermia and other problems
foals need 5-7L in 24h
treatment = NG if no sucking reflex, parenteral feeding always with enteral, check gut function
dont give peritonelal
never give glucose without checking with glucometer
neonatal isoerythrolysis
=colostral antibodies from dam destroy neonaatal RBC
signs = vital foal v. ill in 24h weak, yellow MM, no suckling reflex
treatment = separate from mum, colostrum replacenetm, protect liver, blood transfusion
prevention = indirect Coombs test on mum blood 30 d before parts
also In kittens , test parents before mating
colostrum and milk replacement, return to mother after 2-3d
fading puppy syndrome
neonatal sepsis
signs.= hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, dehydration, infections
therapy = intensive care, ATB, heating
cave excavatum
= swimmer puppy syndrome
- mulicaseous ethology but genetic predisposition -> too muchh milk, too warm environment, slippy surfaces
therapy = massages, physio, rough surfaces, swimming, front limb fixation
meconium retention
should be passed within 4-12h
cause = lack of colostrum, weak vitality- weak persitaliss
signs = restlessness 6-24h PP, loss of suckling reflex, straining, kyphosis, colic like signs
diagnosis = history, digitorectal palpation
therapy= enena, buscopan, acetylcysteine buffered via Foley catheter gastroprotectants
neonatal diarrhea
causes = overeating, changes in milk composition, unhygienic environment, gastritis and oclitis
signs = lethargy, weakness, vomting , decreased appetite, halitosis, straining, sunken abdo, dirty anus, smell
diagnosis.= history, signs,
therapy = remove cause, fluids and probiotics, remove milk, ATB I fever- risk of complications
umbilical problems - omphalorrhagia
= bleeding from umbilicus
- should stop due to changes in BP + thrombosis
- don’t cut with sharp knife
- arterial more common due to higher pressure
-> in streams = arterial, in drops = venous
treatment
= fresh stump - aseptic ligation
= old stump - thermoregulation astringent powder
If blood loss significant - IV fluids or blood transfusion
umbilical infection
during and after parturition
localisation = CT of umbilical membrane, blood vessel ends, both
dangerous due to rapid invasion of peritoneum and internal organs –> parachute rapid exits lethalis
urachus fistula
= patent wachus
- should obliterate normally after umbilical tearing
- most often affects colts
- diagnosis = urine dripping, moist and smelly umbilical + CT
- can lead to peritonitis + sepsis
- therapy = astringente sticks with ATB, catheter and ligation or surgery
prognosis = depends on complications