Objectives
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Basic breeding soundness examination
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Semen collection
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Semen assessment: basic & advanced techniques
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Processing & preparing semen for chilled shipment
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Freezing, thawing and storing frozen semen
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Equipment, supplies and space requirements for semen collection, analysis, handling, freezing and storage
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Describe the unique anatomy of the reproductive tract of the bitch
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Identify various intrauterine AI techniques
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Describe various methods for AI
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Understand the importance of pre-breeding, gestational, and periparturient care; nutrition; and overall health of the breeding bitch
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Understand basic physiologic differences in the pregnant bitch versus the non-pregnant bitch
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Become familiar with the most common periparturient disorders
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Be able to implement appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment protocols for the most common periparturient disorders
- Recall the methods used to estimate fetal a
- Identify normal parturition and delivery of pups.ge.
- Identify the three stages of labor.
- Describe the normal physiology of parturition and list physiological triggers, typical behaviors, and events associated with parturition.
- List the varied causes of canine dystocia and how they can be categorized.
- Assess a pregnant bitch presenting for possible dystocia.
- Using methods and information from the previous module on fetal age estimation and fetal assessment, determine an appropriate dystocia treatment plan based on clinical parameters of the bitch and pups to determine appropriate intervention – medical management versus surgical cesarean section.