Canine Reproduction and Breeding Management Study Guide
Learn about the essential components of a Canine Breeding Soundness Examination (BSE), including physical and reproductive assessments, disease screening, and understanding semen collection techniques. This guide covers semen evaluation parameters such as sperm concentration, motility, morphology, and target breeding values for successful canine reproduction and artificial insemination.
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OB and Fetotomy Equipment Identification
OB and Fetotomy Equipment
An overview of obstetrical and fetotomy instruments used to disarticulate a dead fetus during dystocia.
- Recognizing OB and fetotomy equipment
- Proper use of fetotomy instruments
- Disarticulating a dead fetus
- Using a fetotome and threader for dystocia
- Protecting vaginal, cervical, and uterine tissues
Mechanisms, Stages, and Management of Parturition
General Parturition, Obstetrics, and Fetotomy
An overview of the mechanisms, hormonal profiles, and stages of parturition in domestic species.
- Three stages of parturition
- Removal of the progesterone block
- Reflex and positive feedback
- Hormonal profiles including progesterone and estrogen
- Presentation, position, and posture (PPP)
- Dystocia management through mutation, version, repulsion, and rotation
- Fetotomy methods and cuts
- Expulsion of the fetus and fetal membranes
Bovine Infectious Infertility and Abortion
Bovine Infectious Infertility and Abortion
- Pathophysiology of Tritrichomonas foetus
- Tritrichomonas foetus transmission and pathogenesis
- Clinical signs of Tritrichomonas foetus in females
- Diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus in males
- Diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus in females
- Management and treatment of Tritrichomonas foetus
- Protozoal infectious infertility
- Bovine infectious abortion pathogens
Reproductive Diseases of the Bull
Reproductive Diseases of the Bull
An overview of juvenile and acquired conditions affecting the penis and prepuce in bulls, including etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Penile Papilloma etiology and treatment
- Persistent Frenulum diagnosis and surgical excision
- Penile trauma and preputial laceration
- Penile hematoma pathophysiology and management
- Penile deviations and apical ligament influence
- Vesiculitis causes and clinical presentation
- Epididymitis diagnosis and treatment
- Anatomy and physiology of erection
Canine Reproductive Anatomy, Estrous Cycle, and Disorders
Canine Postpartum and Reproductive Disorders
Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of uterine prolapse, vaginal prolapse, and perineal masses in dogs.
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Hyperplasia
- Vaginal Neoplasia
- Perineal Masses
- Transmissible Venereal Tumor
- Vaginal Leiomyoma
- Ovariohysterectomy
- Dystocia
Canine Anatomy and Estrous Cycle
Covers the anatomical aspects of the canine reproductive tract, hormonal profiles, and the use of vaginal cytology to characterize estrous cycle stages.
- Canine reproductive tract anatomy
- Estrous cycle phases
- Vaginal cytology
- Ovary and adipose tissue
- Oviduct and body
- Cervix and vaginal fornix
- Infundibulum and uterine tube
- Corpora lutea
Canine Reproductive Anatomy and Estrous Cycle
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Obstetrical Tools and Delivery Assistance
Obstetrical Tools and Delivery Assistance
- Proper chain placement for legs
- Head snare for fetal delivery
- Eye hook for fetotomy
- Obstetrical forceps for dystocia
- Rod for uterine torsion
- for calf delivery
- Buhner Needle and Umbilical Tape for purse-string suture
Correction of Retained Limb
Correction of Retained Limb
Instructions for the correction of a retained limb involving bringing the limb up midline and protecting the uterus.
- Correction of retained limb
- Bringing limb up midline
- Protecting the uterus
Feline Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Clinical Management
Feline Reproduction and Clinical Management
Covers the feline estrous cycle, pregnancy diagnosis, nutritional management, parturition, and postpartum or infectious complications.
- Feline estrous cycle
- Proestrus
- Estrus
- Diestrus
- Puberty
- Induced ovulators
- Seasonally polyestrus
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Parturition
- Ovarian cysts
- Semen collection
- Infertility in tri-colored males
Male and Female Reproductive Evaluation Tools
Male Semen Collection and Evaluation Equipment
This material covers tools and methods for collecting semen from males and evaluating sperm concentration and reproductive tracts.
- Electroejaculator semen collection
- Semen sample evaluation equipment
- Manual sperm concentration counting
- Hemacytometer use for sperm counting
- Sperm concentration analyzers
- Ultrasound evaluation of reproductive tracts
- Evaluating accessory sex glands
- Fetal viability and sexing
Fetal Presentation, Extraction, and Fetotomy Techniques
Fetal Presentation and Extraction Techniques
Covers various fetal presentations, limb positions, and complications, alongside procedures for fetal extraction and fetotomy.
- Cranio-longitudinal and Dorso-sacral presentations
- Fetal limb positions and flexion
- Wry neck and spinal fixation
- Fetotomy and Cesarean Section necessity
- Breech and hock presentations
- Methods for holding the head
Uterine Involution and Cleansing Postpartum Period
Postpartum Uterine Involution and Cleansing
This material covers the gross and histologic processes of uterine involution and the characteristics of normal and abnormal discharge during the postpartum period.
- Uterine involution processes
- Gross and histologic uterine changes
- Expulsion of fetal membranes
- Epithelialization of placental sites
- Characteristics of normal and abnormal discharge
- Necrosis and removal of maternal tissue
- Size and symmetry of the uterus postpartum
Viral and Fungal Infectious Infertility
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
An overview of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis including its venereal and systemic forms, transmission, pathogenesis, and diagnosis.
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Bovine Herpes Virus – 1 (BHV-1)
- Venereal form transmission via coitus or semen
- Systemic form transmission via mucus membranes
- Clinical signs including pustules, nodules, and ulcers
- Diagnosis through immunohistochemistry and viral isolation
- Intranuclear inclusion bodies in autolyzed fetus
- Prevention through biosecurity and vaccination
- Control using negative semen in AI
Canine Reproductive Anatomy, Estrous Cycles, and Breeding Management
Canine Reproductive Anatomy and Management
An overview of the canine reproductive tract, estrous cycle phases, vaginal cytology, and semen analysis for breeding management.
- canine reproductive tract anatomy
- estrous cycle phases
- proestrus
- estrus
- diestrus
- vaginal cytology
- cornification
- progesterone assays
- LH peak
- ovulation
- breeding management
- semen collection fractions
- semen parameters
Canine and Feline Reproductive Disorders and Management
Canine Reproductive Abnormalities and Infectious Diseases
Discussion of abnormalities and infectious diseases including ovarian remnant syndrome, recessed or hooded vulva, estrogen-responsive urinary incontinence, and vaginitis.
- Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
- Recessed/Hooded Vulva
- Estrogen-Responsive Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginitis
- Perivulvar Dermatitis
- Mycoplasma
- Canine Herpesvirus
- Vaginal cytology
- Hormonal testing
- Anti-Mullerian hormone
- Diethylstilbestrol
- Incurin
- Proin
- Episioplasty
- Canine Parvovirus
Canine Brucellosis Diagnosis and Management
Canine Brucellosis canis that causes abortion, placentitis, orchitis, and epididymitis.
- Canine Brucellosis
- Zoonotic transmission
- Placentitis
- Orchitis
- Epididymitis
- Rapid Slide Agglutination Test (RSAT)
- Tube Agglutination Test (TAT)
- Agar Gel Immunodiffusion Test (AGID)
- Immunofluorescent Antibody Test
- Gram negative coccibacillus
- False positives and false negatives
- Disease prevention and testing protocols
Canine Reproductive Pathogens and Clinical Signs
Discussion of Mycoplasma and Canine Herpesvirus in dogs including clinical signs, mortality, and diagnostic findings.
- Mycoplasma in dogs
- Doxycycline treatment
- Canine Herpesvirus
- Neonatal deaths
- Placentitis
- Abortion
- Stillbirths
- Fading puppies
- Hemorrhages
- Intranuclear inclusion bodies
Male Breeding Soundness and Semen Collection
Guidelines for canine breeding soundness examination, scrotal measurements, and semen collection methods in the dog.
- Breeding Soundness Examination
- Prostate exam
- Scrotal measurements
- Scrotal width
- Testicular pathology
- Semen collection
- Manual stimulation and ejaculation
- Drug enhanced ejaculation
- Electroejaculation
- Spermatozoa numbers
- Pre-sperm fraction
- Sperm rich fraction
- Prostatic portion
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Canine Male Reproductive and Prostatic Disorders
Covers male infertility, cryptorchidism, tumors, torsion, TVT, urethral prolapse, and prostatic disorders.
- Cryptorchidism
- Testicular descent
- hCG testing
- Anti-Mullerian hormone
- Testicular torsion
- Bilateral orchidectomy
- Sertoli cell tumors
- Seminoma
- Hyperestrogenism
- Azoospermia
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Pretesticular causes
- Testicular causes
- Post-testicular causes
- Prostatitis
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Canine Postpartum and Mammary Disorders
Covers metritis, pyometra, prolapse, mastitis, mammary neoplasia, eclampsia, and subinvolution.
- Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia Complex
- Uterine and vaginal prolapse
- Mastitis
- Mammary neoplasia
- Eclampsia
- Hypocalcemia
- Puerperal tetany
- PGF2a therapy
- Uterine involution
Canine and Feline Reproductive Management
Canine Breeding Management and Reproductive Cycles
This content describes how to manage the canine reproductive cycle, analyze diagnostic tests to determine optimal time for breeding, and evaluate progesterone and LH levels.
- canine reproductive cycle
- progesterone (P4) assays
- LH peak
- ovulation
- vaginal cornification
- breeding methods
- natural cover
- artificial insemination
- frozen semen
- trans-cervical insemination (TCI)
- gestation length
- semen parameters
Canine Breeding and Semen Management
This content covers canine semen evaluation, artificial insemination techniques, and management of breeding challenges.
- Semen evaluation
- Concentration
- Motility
- Morphology
- Sperm longevity
- Artificial insemination
- Trans-cervical insemination (TCI)
- Semen freezing
- Semen extender
- Vaginal stricture
- Vaginal septum
- Superfecundation
- Superfetation
Feline Reproduction and Breeding Management
This content covers feline reproductive cycles, hormonal concentrations, breeding management, and pregnancy characteristics in the queen.
- Proestrus
- Estrus
- Post-Estrus
- Diestrus
- Ovulation
- Luteal Phase
- Pseudopregnancy
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Relaxin
- Gestation
- Placenta
- Pre-Breeding Examination
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Canine Puberty and Estrous Cycle Stages
This content examines canine puberty, the monestrus estrous cycle stages, and factors influencing inter-estrus periods.
- Puberty timing
- Monestrus
- Proestrus
- Estrus
- Diestrus
- Luteal Phase
- Follicular Phase
- Inter-estrus period
- Pseudopregnancy
- Breed predisposition
Canine Puberty and the Estrous Cycle
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Canine Reproductive Drugs and Management
Covers drugs for estrus suppression, pregnancy supplementation, termination, and managing uterine contractions or milk production.
- Estrus suppression
- Progestogens
- Androgens
- GnRH Analogue
- Mibolerone
- Testosterone enanthate
- Deslorelin
- Supplementing pregnancy
- Progesterone supplementation
- Megestrol acetate
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate
- Cystic endometrial hyperplasia
- Herpes virus
Canine Pregnancy, Parturition, and Neonatal Management
Covers pregnancy diagnosis, management of the pregnant bitch, prediction of parturition, and clinical management of dystocia and neonates.
- Pregnancy diagnosis methods
- Relaxin
- Reproductive tract ultrasound
- Fetal heart rate monitoring
- Gestational age calculation
- Pregnancy management and nutrition
- Whelping area preparation
- Predicting parturition via body temperature and progesterone
- Gestation length in bitches and felines
- Vaginal discharges
- Fetal wastage and abortion
- Prolonged gestation and uterine inertia
- Uterine inertia
- Stages of parturition
- Fetal presentation, position, and posture
- Dystocia criteria and maternal factors
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