Bovine Reproductive Failures Flashcards
Name the 4 causes of failure of fertilisation
- Poor ova quality
- Poor sperm quality
- Timing of insemination
- Insemination technique
What insemination factors can cause a failure of fertilisation?
- Insemination technique
2. Timing of insemination
Ovulation delay/failure can cause what?
Fertilisation failure
What 3 factors affect sperm quality??
- Heat stress
- Semen handling
- Semen preservation technique
Poor endocrine environment adversely affects _____ development and _____ quality.
Poor endocrine environment environment adversely affects follicle development and oocyte quality.
Impaired luteal function affects what 3 aspects of fertility?
- Early embryonic development
- Maternal recognition of pregnancy
- Implantation
Impaired function of the endometrium affects what 3 aspects of fertility?
- Early embryonic development
- Maternal recognition of pregnancy
- Implantation
Name 3 causes of freemartinism.
- Heterosexual twin
- Fusion of chorioallantois
- Chimeras
What is the best diagnostic method to determine subclinical endometritis in the cow?
Uterine cytology
What is the vaginal discharge score for clinical endometritis?
4-5
What is the vaginal discharge score for subclinical endometritis?
2 - 3
Puerperal metritis is an a____ s_____ b_____ disease
Puerperal metritis is an acute systemic bacterial disease
What is metritis treated with?
Parenteral antimicrobial (oxytet, penicillin)
What is endometritis treated with?
PGF (luteolysis) Uterine antimicrobials (cephapirin)
What method of diagnosis is best used for bacterial abortions?
Bacterial isolation
Is Brucellosis zoonotic?
Yes
Is Brucellosis found in Australia?
No
How is Brucella abortus transmitted?
Ingestion/inhalation of contaminated material
Name 3 signs of Brucellosis
- Metritis
- RFM
- Abortion
Brucellosis causes abortion > 5 month. True/False?
True
How is Campylobacter fetus transmitted?
Venereal transmission
Bulls are the main source of Campylobacter fetus. True/False?
True
Repeat breeders is a sign of what?
Campylobacter fetus spp