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Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
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What is importance to remember about breeding

A

Breeding is a profession and it’s time consuming and expensive
A plan is always needed

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2
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What responsibilities need to be kept in mind when breeding

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Genetics, confirmation, proper care of mare and foal, marketability of foal
Don’t just breed to breed

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3
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A mare _____ and a stallion ______

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Produces, sires

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4
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A horse is ____ of a mare and ____ a stallion

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Out, by

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5
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What is topside

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Slang for sires side of pedigree page

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6
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What is bottom side

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Slang for dams side of pedigree page

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7
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Why is it important to assess a mare

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Make sure she can conceive and hold her pregnancy for duration (11 months) and deliver foal

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8
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What might cause early pregnancy loss

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Reproductive health of mare
Hormonal imbalance
Age of mare
Time between ovulation and fertilization
Twin pregnancy

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9
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What happens if horse shows twin pregnancy

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Pinch one to crush it because most mares won’t carry twins to term

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10
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What is a seasonal polyestrous breeder

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Starts to cycle each spring as daylight lengthens and continues to ovulate every 21-22 days until fall when days get shorter

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11
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What is winter anestrus

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Centers around winter solstice
Reproductive system goes into rest period during winter and early spring

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12
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What is the transitional phase

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Period between anestrus and normal cycling

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13
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What is estrous

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Entire cycle (21-22 days)

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14
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What is estrus

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Follicular phase
Heat stage (3-7 days)
Mares will ovulate 24-48 hours prior to end of estrus

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15
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What is diestrus

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Luteal phase, time between estrus phases
15-19 days

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16
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What is anestrus

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Complete absence of estrus

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17
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How are short day breeders difference than long day breeders

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Short day start in fall or winter (deer)
Long day start in summer (horses)

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18
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How can you manipulate a mares cycle

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Ovulators agents such as hormones, artificial lighting, deep uterine insemination

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19
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When are lights most effective for a mare

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At the end of the day

20
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When do you start providing extra lighting and why

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December 1st so the mare starts to cycle normally by February 15th

21
Q

What should the watts be for the lightbulbs

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150-200 watts

22
Q

What is regumate and why is it used

A

Synthetic progestogen used to control estrous cycle and predict occurrence of ovulation
Give 10 cc orally as injectable not regularly used
Can help a mate keep pregnancy and can sync mares or be used as a birth control to keep in diestrus

23
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Ask Leah

A

Hormonal therapy slide

24
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What type of exam should you provide your mate before breeding

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Gynecological exam which can detect cyclical abnormalities, physical defects, signs of inflammation, or asses a mares ability to conceive

25
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What is a maiden mare

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Entering breeding season for the first time

26
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What is a barren mare

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Didn’t conceive in previous season even though there were multiple attempts or not bred for years

27
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What is a foaling mare

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Foaled during current breeding season and is to be bred again

28
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What is an open mare

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Foaled previously but is not longer pregnant now

29
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What is slipped

A

Loss of pregnancy

30
Q

How big should a follicle be to produce estrogen

A

20-25 mm

31
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Why is it a good idea to have a gynecological exam on your mare before breeding

A

They can detect cyclical abnormalities, physical defects, signs of inflammation, and assess a mares ability to breed

32
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What is a breeding soundness exam

A

Checks valine, vulva, cervix, uterus, and ovaries using palpation or ultrasound
Speculum inserted into vagina for inspection of vagina and cervix

33
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What can you find on a uterine culture

A

Presence of bacteria or inflammation

34
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When should you culture

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One month prior to breeding to make sure mare is okay to breed and fix any problems beforehand

35
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Who would benefit from uterine biopsies

A

Open mares and mares greater than 15 years

36
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How does the grading system work form determining a mares value in breeding

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1- good, greater than 80% chance of conceiving
2- ok, 50-80% chance
3-questionable, 10-50% chance
4- bad, less than 10% chance

37
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What is caslicks procedure

A

Suturing the vulva but leave a small opening at the bottom to let excretions and urine out
Make sure to take sutures out a few weeks before use date

38
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What is the percentage of problem breeders

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2-3% can’t maintain pregnancy or are too high strung

39
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What is the percentage in older mares regarding problem breeding

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20-25% which stems from wear and tear of uterus

40
Q

What is common to see in older or barren mares

A

Long term infection

41
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Why do maiden mares produce smaller foals

A

Immature uterus
Not optimal choice to produce a stallion
Don’t breed these mares with expensive stallion

42
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Why is there a higher ratio of fillies born to middle aged mares

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Female equine embryos have better ability to adjust to suboptimal uterine conditions than male embryos
In Middle Aged and maiden mares, the endometrium is less capable of nourishment

43
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At what body condition score does infertility start to become an issue

A

Above a 7

44
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What is a brood mare

A

Mare in process of having foal

45
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What is a breeding roll

A

Restricts how far a stallion can enter a mare
Helps ensure the stallion doesn’t tear the external vaginal wall of the mare as that can cause major issues in the mare

46
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At what day does the embryo attach and what should you do before that day

A

Day 16, pregnancy check before that to ensure no problems are present

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