Equine Reproductive Procedures.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Section I Non-Pregnant Mare -- Chapter 1 Reproductive Evaluation of the Mare -- Introduction -- Examination Technique -- Other Tests -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 2 Teasing -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 3 Tail Wrap and Preparation/Washing of the Perineum -- Introduction -- Placement of a Tail Wrap -- Washing Perineum Technique -- Interpretation -- Chapter 4 Placement of a Tail Rope -- Introduction -- Technique for Tying a Tail Rope -- Further Reading -- Chapter 5 Perineal Conformation Evaluation -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Reference -- Further Reading -- Chapter 6 Removal of a Persistent Hymen -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Chapter 7 Palpation of the Reproductive Tract of the Non-Pregnant Mare -- Introduction -- Palpation Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 8 Ultrasound Evaluation of the Non-Pregnant Mare -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 9 Prediction of Ovulation -- Introduction -- Technique -- Further Reading -- Chapter 10 Speculum Examination of the Vagina -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 11 Digital Examination of the Vagina/Cervix -- Introduction -- Stage of Cycle -- Technique -- Interpretation and Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 12 Uterine Culture Collection: Swab/Brush -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 13 Antimicrobiotic Sensitivity Testing -- Introduction -- Technique -- Further Reading -- Chapter 14 Microbiology: Microbial Culture -- Introduction -- Technique -- Further Reading -- Chapter 15 Microbiology: Gram Stain -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation.

Further Reading -- Chapter 16 qPCR Assay for the Diagnosis of Infectious Endometritis -- Introduction -- Sample Collection Technique -- qPCR and DNA Sequencing: The Basics -- Interpretation of qPCR Data -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 17 Uterine Cytology Collection: Swab/Brush -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 18 Uterine Culture/Cytology: Low Volume Lavage -- Introduction -- Technique -- Further Reading -- Chapter 19 Endometrial Biopsy -- Introduction -- Technique -- Biopsy Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 20 Hysteroscopic Examination of the Uterus -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 21 Endometrial Cyst Removal -- Introduction -- Techniques -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 22 Chromosomal Analysis -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Reference -- Further Reading -- Chapter 23 Endocrinological Examination -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 24 Laparoscopic Examination of the Uterus and Ovaries -- Introduction -- Technique -- Further Reading -- Chapter 25 Evaluation of the Mammary Gland -- Introduction -- Techinque -- Further Reading -- Chapter 26 Antisperm Antibody Testing -- Introduction -- Techniques -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 27 Starch Granule Test for the Evaluation of Oviductal Patency -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 28 Fluorescent Microspheres Test for Evaluation of Oviductal Patency -- Introduction -- Transvaginal Ultrasound Technique -- Laparoscope Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 29 Oviductal Flush Procedure for the Evaluation of Oviductal Patency -- Introduction -- Retrograde Oviductal Flush Technique.

Normograde Oviductal Flush (Laparotomy Approach) Technique -- Normograde Oviductal Flush (Laparoscopic Approach) Technique -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 30 Prostaglandin E2 Treatment for Blocked Oviducts -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 31 Uterine Lavage -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 32 Uterine Infusion -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 33 Restraint for Breeding -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Chapter 34 Natural Service: Pasture Breeding -- Introduction -- Pasture Breeding Programs -- Further Reading -- Chapter 35 Natural Service: In-hand Breeding -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 36 Breeding Stitches -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 37 Reinforcement Breeding -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 38 Breeding with Fresh or Cooled Semen -- Introduction -- Pre-Insemination Technique -- Insemination Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 39 Insemination Through a Vaginal Speculum -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 40 Breeding with Frozen Semen -- Introduction -- Administration of an Ovulation Induction Agent -- Management Strategy with One Dose of Semen Available per Cycle -- Management Strategy with Two Doses of Semen Available per Cycle -- Breeding Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 41 Deep Horn Insemination -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Further Reading -- Chapter 42 Hysteroscopic (Low Dose) Insemination -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 43 Caslick Operation or Vulvoplasty.

Introduction -- Initial Stage of Technique -- Temporary Staple Technique -- Comments on the Staple Technique -- Permanent Suture Technique -- Comments on the Surgical Technique -- Further Reading -- Chapter 44 Contagious Equine Metritis Testing -- Introduction -- Mare Diagnosis -- Mare Treatment -- Stallion Diagnosis -- Stallion Treatment -- Further Reading -- Chapter 45 Management of Seasonal Anestrus: Artificial Photoperiod -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 46 Management of Seasonal Anestrus: Hormone Therapy -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 47 Hormone Therapy in Cycling Mares -- Introduction -- Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone and GnRH Agonists -- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin -- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone -- Progesterone and Progestins -- Estrogens -- Prostaglandins -- Oxytocin -- Dopamine Antagonists (Domperidone and Sulpiride) -- Further Reading -- Chapter 48 Estrus Suppression -- Introduction -- Technique -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 49 Use of an Intrauterine Ball in Estrus Suppression -- Introduction -- Technique of Intrauterine Ball Placement -- Technique of Intrauterine Ball Removal -- Interpretation -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 50 Harvesting and Shipping Ovaries for Oocyte Recovery -- Introduction -- Technique -- Further Reading -- Section II Pregnant Mare -- Chapter 51 Embryo Collection -- Introduction -- Flush Procedure -- Embryo Search -- "Extra Flush" Procedure -- Washing the Embryo -- Interpretation -- Futher Reading -- Chapter 52 Embryo Evaluation -- Introduction -- Developmental Stages -- Embryo Grading -- Determination of Embryo Size -- Further Reading -- Chapter 53 Embryo Biopsy -- Introduction -- Technique -- Further Reading -- Chapter 54 Embryo Packaging for Cooled Transport -- Introduction.

Technique for Packaging Embryos for Cooled Transport -- Technique for Receiving and Handling a Shipped Embryo -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 55 Embryo Cryopreservation -- Introduction -- Vitrification Technique -- Warming (Thawing) and Transfer Technique -- Additional Comments -- Reference -- Further Reading -- Chapter 56 Non-Surgical Embryo Transfer -- Introduction -- Transfer Technique -- Management of the Recipient Mare After Transfer -- Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 57 Palpation of the Pregnant Mare Per Rectum -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation and Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 58 Ultrasound Examination of the Pregnant Mare -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation and Additional Comments -- Further Reading -- Chapter 59 Speculum Examination of the Pregnant Mare -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Additional Comments: Potential Risks -- Further Reading -- Chapter 60 Ultrasound Determination of Fetal Sex -- Introduction -- Technique: 55-90 Days of Gestation -- Technique: 90-150 Days of Gestation -- Technique: After 150 Days of Gestation -- Interpretation -- Reference -- Further Reading -- Chapter 61 Assessment of Fetal Well-being -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation -- Reference -- Further Reading -- Chapter 62 Combined Thickness of the Uterus and Placenta -- Introduction -- Technique -- Interpretation and Additional Comments -- Reference -- Further Reading -- Chapter 63 Doppler Ultrasonography -- Introduction -- Technique for Assessing a Pregnant Mare and Fetus -- Technique for Assessing a Stallion -- Technique for Assessing Ovaries -- Further Reading -- Chapter 64 Prediction of Fetal Age -- Introduction -- Embryo Characteristics -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 65 Twin Reduction: Manual Technique -- Introduction -- Technique.

Additional Comments.

Equine Reproductive Procedures is a user-friendly guide to reproductive management, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic techniques on stallions, mares, and foals. Offering detailed descriptions of 161 procedures ranging from common to highly specialized, the book gives step-by-step instructions with interpretative information, as well as useful equipment lists and references for further reading. Presented in a highly portable spiral-bound format, Equine Reproductive Procedures is a practical resource for daily use in equine practice. Divided into sections on the non-pregnant mare, the pregnant mare, the postpartum mare, the stallion, and the newborn foal, the book is well-illustrated throughout with clinical photographs demonstrating procedures. Equine Reproductive Procedures provides practical guidance for performing basic and advanced techniques associated with the medical management of horses.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.