Female Repro Exam

Question 1

Describe the uterus and cervix of the BOVINE reproductive tract

Answer 1

Uterus: Short body, 2 horns
Cervix: Smooth muscle with “stiff” interlocking folds

Question 2

Describe the uterus and cervix of the EQUINE reproductive tract

Answer 2

Uterus: Large body, 2 horns
Cervix: Smooth muscle with mucosal folds

Question 3

Describe how you handle peristaltic waves in each species (bovine, equine)

Answer 3

Cows: can allow peristaltic waves to pass over
Equine: MUST recede with wave to prevent rectal tearing

Question 4

In what species must you rake out feces before proceeding with palpation?

Answer 4

Equine

Question 5

Describe the process of equine palpation

Answer 5

1. Reach cranioventral towards the mare’s umbilicus
2. Cup your hand and pull back
3. Follow the uterus from side to side towards the ovaries

Question 6

Describe the location and size of the ovaries

Answer 6

Dorsocranial, golf ball to softball in size

Question 7

What structures can you palpate on the mare’s ovaries?

Answer 7

Follicles only, NO CLs!

Question 8

Describe how to find the cervix in the mare

Answer 8

1. On the way out, lay your hand flat on the pelvic floor
2. Palpate the floor as you retract your arm
3. When your hand falls off a small ledge you have found the end of the cervix

Question 9

How is the mare’s cervix different than a cow’s?

Answer 9

No stiff interlocking folds