Equine Repro Flashcards
what are the criteria to induce ovulation in the horse
35 mm follicle
uterine edema
relax uterus tone
open cervix
estrous behavior
what can you give a mare to induce ovulation
hCG (LH like activity)
GnRH (LH & FSH)
when do mares ovulate after induction
1.5-2 days after induction
if you want to short cycle a mare what drug do you use
prostaglandins (PGF2alpha)
when is a CL susceptible to luteolysis via prostaglandins
5 days after ovulation
how does artificial light affect the stallion
alters timing of peak sperm - increased daily sperm production earlier
how to assess fertility in stallion
BSE
scrotal width is correlated with potential sperm output
what are the semen types and how do they impact timing of insemination
fresh - 2 days (best fertility)
cooled - 1 days
frozen - 12 hours (variable)
after ovulation how long will the equine oocyte remain viable
12 hours
sequelae of late fertilization
no pregnancy
embryo death
delayed development
when does the embryo enter the uterus in the mare
5-6 days after ovulation
mare maternal recognition of pregnancy
occurs day 12-14
embryo moves all around uterus to prevent release of prostaglandins and luteal regression
when does the embryo become fixed in the mares uterus at the base of uterine horn (but not adhered)
what do you see on US
day 17-19
seen on US with dorsal uterine hypertrophy
when is the embryo proper imaged
day 25-30
what does the chorionic girdle produce
eCG (PMSG)
when do endometrial cups form and when do they disappear?
day 35
day 120
best test for pregnancy diagnosis in the mare?
estrone sulfate (increase on day 45)
E produced by fetoplacental unit
why are twins undesirable in the mare? what is the most effective option?
insufficient uterine capacity
manual reduction at day 12-15
supplements for pregnant mare to support pregnancy
progesterone
altrenogest (progestin)