35 - Breeding Management I

Ovulation

Determining the day of what in the canine estrous cycle is a key component of the bitch breeding management program?

Vagina

An exam of what female reproductive structure is done pre-breeding to determine if there are any anatomical defects, such as a vaginal septum or vestibulo-vaginal stricture?

B. canis

A serology test for what bacteria is done pre-breeding in canines with a rapid slide agglutination test for screening, followed by agar gel immunodiffusion for confirmation?

2

In dogs, ovulation will occur how many days after the LH surge? Estrogen will be declining and progesterone will be increasing, and the most fertile period is 4-6 days after ovulation.

Yes

Can external signs/behavior, vaginal cytology, vaginoscopy, progesterone, and LH be used to determine the day of ovulation?