reproductive technologies Flashcards
1
Q
pregnancy diagnosis - why?
A
pregnancy present
identify non pregnant
foetus viable
litter size - nutritional management, parturition (how many to deliver), twins, (dog/cat) how many to sell
due date
foetal sexing
2
Q
components of rectal palpation
A
horn enlargement
fluid
membrane slip
foetus
cotyledons
fremitus
3
Q
when can you hear heartbeat?
A
equine - 15d
bovine and porcine - 28d
canine - 30d
4
Q
ageing pregnancy
A
biparietal diameter - one eye socket to the other
crown-rump length
5
Q
advantages of AI
A
large genetic pool
known traits
biosecurity
controllable
no male (safety and no extra costs)
6
Q
disadvantages of AI
A
oestrus detection/control
handling
cost
