Conception & Fetal Development Flashcards
1
Q
On which day does the second trimester begin ?
A
Day 114
2
Q
What day does the third trimester begin
A
Day 226
3
Q
What is the foaling range in # of days ?
A
320-365 days
4
Q
What is the average # of days or gestation?
A
340 days
5
Q
Why is twinning undesirable in mares
A
Because the low survival rates, weak foals and confirmation problems
6
Q
List one cause of no infectious abortions
A
Twining
Toxicity
7
Q
Which virus is the most associated with abortion
A
Rhinopneumonitis virus
8
Q
What is the most common cause of bacterial abortion ?
A
Organisms of the streptococcal group
