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Reproduction and Palpation

4-H Veterinary Science Extension Veterinary Medicine  Texas AgriLife Extension Service College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science Texas A&M System http://aevm.tamu.edu. Reproduction and Palpation. Objectives. Describe the estrous cycle

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Reproduction and Palpation

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  1. 4-H Veterinary Science Extension Veterinary Medicine  Texas AgriLife Extension Service College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science Texas A&M System http://aevm.tamu.edu Reproduction and Palpation

  2. Objectives Describe the estrous cycle Describe breeding soundness examination of female animals Discuss breeding soundness examination of male animals Describe procedures for pregnancy diagnosis, including rectal palpation techniques

  3. Definitions Ovum An egg produced by the ovary Sperm Male germ cell produced by the testes Follicle Blister on the ovary that forms as the ovum prepares to burst out at ovulations Semen Fluid produced by the male accessory sex gland Corpus luteum A tissue body produced by the ovary from the remains of the ruptured follicle after ovulation Ejaculate A mixture of sperm and semen, released during ejaculation

  4. Species Length of Estrous Duration of Estrus Estrus to Ovulation Cattle 21d 15 h 24-32 h Pig 21 d 50 h 36-44 h Sheep 17 d 30 h 24-30 h Horse 21 d 7 d 5 d • Estrous • Length of the cycle • Estrus • When animal is in heat • Sexual receptivity

  5. Normal Cycle

  6. Breeding Soundness Cow Rectal palpation Ovaries Activity Follicles Corpus lutea Uterus Cervix Rectal Ultrasound

  7. Bull External palpation Testes Size Temperature Texture Epididymis Rectal palpation Accessory sex glands

  8. Pregnancy Evaluation Rectal or ultrasound examination Locate embryo/fetus Age of fetus Vesicle size Uterine horn Fetus Fetal membranes Cotyledons Uterine artery Bone

  9. First trimester 1 week – marble size 6 weeks – hen egg size 2 months – baseball size 3 months – softball size Second trimester 4 months – volleyball size 5 months – basketball size 6 months – fetus out of reach Third trimester 7-9 months – bony calf, increasing in size

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