Week 6 - Calving Flashcards
1
Q
What does BSE mean?
A
Breeding Selection Evaluation
2
Q
What are two things that the BSE can NOT measure in the males?
A
libido and desire to mate
3
Q
Requirements of a bull PRIOR to BSE:
A
- structural soundness
- adequate body condition score
4
Q
What are factors to consider in a BSE?
A
- Age
- Presence of disease
- Heat Stress
- Collection Procedure
- Breeding Pressure
- Body Condition
5
Q
What is scrotal circumference an indicator of?
A
- semen production
- maturity rate
- potential rate of maturity of a male’s daughter
6
Q
Requirements for bull breeding:
A
- detect heat
- mount female
- deposit fertile semen into the female tract
7
Q
Requirements of a cow/heifer for breeding:
A
- cycling normally
- able to maintain a pregnancy
8
Q
Artificial Vagina (AV)
A
- must mimic temp, pressure, lubrication, and position/angle
9
Q
Electroejaculation
A
- stimulates ejaculation via slight stimulus of the accessory sex glands and pelvic muscles
10
Q
What do you examine when palpating for accessory gland abnormalities?
A
- seminal vesiculitis
- prostate abnormality
