Canine Breeding Management for Vet Nurses

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Which of the following best describes the angle of the cervix in the bitch?
The external and internal cervical openings are at the same level and so the cervical canal is horizontal
The external cervical opening is higher than the internal cervical opening meaning that the cervical canal slopes downward in a caudal to cranial direction
The external cervical opening is lower than the internal cervical opening meaning that the cervical canal slopes upward in a caudal to cranial direction
There is a lot of individual variation in the angle of the cervix between bitches meaning that any angle of the cervix can be considered “normal”
 
Diapedesis is the serosanguinous (bloody) discharge that is commonly seen at the vulval lips of the bitch during pro-oestrus. Which of the following options best describes the origin of diapedesis fluid?
The fluid comes from the lining of the vulva
The fluid comes from the lining of the vestibule
The fluid comes from the lining of the vagina
The fluid comes from the lining of the cervix
The fluid comes from the lining of the uterus
 
Following ovulation, how long does it take for canine oocytes to be ready for fertilisation?
They are able to be fertilised as soon as they are ovulated
They are able to be fertilised from 6 hours following ovulation
They are able to be fertilised from 24 hours following ovulation
They are able to be fertilised from 48 hours following ovulation
They are not ready for fertilisation until they make contact with a sperm.
 
From the following options, which is the best approximation of the mean duration of Pro-oestrus in the bitch?
6 days
9 days
12 days
15 days
18 days
 
An important goal for the accurate timing of insemination in the bitch is detection of ovulation with the aid of blood progesterone assay. From the following selections, which one shows a suitable range for progesterone concentration that would be consistent with ovulation having occurred?
1.0 to 3.0 nmol/L
4.0 to 6.0 nmol/L
12.0 to 16.0 nmol/L
20.0 to 25.0 nmol/L
 
The following selections show cells in vaginal cytology smears from different bitches. Which one would most likely have come from a bitch in oestrus?
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A dog breeder asks you about the best method for artificial insemination of her bitch with frozen semen. From the following options, which is the best response?
Intra-vaginal, or surgical AI would be suitable
Intra-vaginal, or trans-cervical insemination (TCI) would be suitable
Trans-cervical insemination (TCI), or surgical AI would be suitable
Surgical AI is the only option suitable for using frozen semen
 
The image below is demonstrating the method of Intra-vaginal insemination of the bitch. From the listed options, which one best represents the minimum number of live-normal sperm that should be inseminated to give the best chance of success?

100 million
150 million
200 million
300 million
 
Whelping dates are able to be predicted if there is good ovulation timing at breeding. From the following selections, which one best represents when whelping will occur in relation to the ovulation date?
56 to 58 days following ovulation
62 to 64 days following ovulation
64 to 66 days following ovulation
57 to 72 days following ovulation
 
A bitch has just been bred at your clinic with good progesterone timing. From the following selections, which one represents a suitable range for when the client should return to the clinic for ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis?
14 to 18 days from the LH surge
18 to 23 days from the LH surge
25 to 29 days from the LH surge
Any time after 35 days following ovulation