US Pregnancy Detection

Question 1

Pregnancy detection for sheep and goats

Answer 1

Linear array probe advanced into rectum

Question 2

Abdominal US in large animal are considered not _____________ and mostly used when rectal exam isn’t conclusive. Horses are clipped ___________ to the abdomen and ___________ to the mammary gland

Answer 2

Useful
Ventral
Cranially

Question 3

Abdominal US in large animal are considered not useful and mostly used when rectal exam isn’t conclusive. How far along do horses have to be for abdominal US (days)

Answer 3

70-80 days

Question 4

Standing abdominal US is common in ___________ ___________, and are 95% accurate after day….

Answer 4

Small ruminants
60

Question 5

Doppler US per rectum or abdominal is not a good way to….

Answer 5

Count fetus’

Question 6

What is the primary method of diagnosing pregnancy in swine after 22 days

Answer 6

Doppler US per rectum or abdominal

Question 7

Technique for abdominal US

Answer 7

Sweep cranial to caudal

Question 8

Lab tests to diagnose pregnancy are used when…

Answer 8

Rectal is non conclusive

Question 9

Clinical signs of impeding parturition are different for each species. They can include swelling and thick discharge of the ___________, Distention of the ____________, ____________ of the udder, and _______________ of the muscles and ligaments in hindquarters

Answer 9

Vulva
Uterus
Enlargement
Relaxation

Question 10

Three stages of parturition/ labor

Answer 10

1: Preparitory
2: Expulsion of fetus
3: Passing of placenta