Equine Breeding Management

Question 1

improper vulvar conformation can be treated with __

Answer 1

Caslicks - prevents fecal matter from entering vulva

Question 2

Diestrus palpation

Answer 2

uterine tone: firm
cervical tone: firm
Ovarian structures: varied - can’t palpate CL

may see edema of the uterus on AUS

Question 3

Estrus palpation

Answer 3

uterine tone: moderate
cervical tone: relaxed, soft
Ovarian structures: follicles

moderate to marker edema of the uterus on AUS

Question 4

when can you palpate a pregnancy in a mare?

Answer 4

30+ days

Question 5

how can you visualize the uterus and ovaries?

Answer 5

ultrasound - may be able to see the CL you can’t feel

Question 6

what are the 3 parts of a repro exam for mares?

Answer 6

palpation per rectum
ultrasound per rectum
speculum examination

Question 7

what can you visualize on a speculum exam?

Answer 7

cervix: shape, estrus stage, discharge, trauma

vagina: color, vasculature, fluid, trauma

Question 8

what diagnostic tests may be run on a breeding soundness exam?

Answer 8

uterine culture and cytology or uterine biopsy

Question 9

diestrus behavior

Answer 9

obvious hostility to stallion; ears back, striking, biting, squealing

Question 10

if a mare has a strong interest in a teaser, frequent urination, and is winking and squating, what stage is she?

Answer 10

estrus

Question 11

what are the 3 options for insemination

Answer 11

• live cover
• extended, cooled, shipped
• frozen

Question 12

artificial insemination (fresh/cool) has __ pregnancy rates per season while frozen is __

Answer 12

85%, 70-80%

Question 13

fresh/cool semen lasts __ while frozen lasts __

Answer 13

2-3 days, 6-12 hours

Question 14

fresh/cool semen is inseminated __ days before expected ovulation while frozen is inseminated __ hrs prior or __ post ovulation

Answer 14

1-2, 12 hours or 6 hours post ovulation