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* Transvaginal Aspiration in the Mare:

* Transvaginal Aspiration in the Mare:

** Prior to the procedure, mares are injected with propatheline bromide (sedative) to relax the [[Rectum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|rectum]].

** Prior to the procedure, mares are injected with propatheline bromide (sedative) to relax the [[Rectum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|rectum]].

** Lubricated ultrasound transducer is inserted into the vagina and held in the fornix vagina.

** Lubricated ultrasound transducer is inserted into the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]] and held in the fornix vagina.

** Ovary transrectally positioned against the dorsal vaginal wall directly over the transducer head so that the [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicle]] can be visualized.

** Ovary transrectally positioned against the dorsal vaginal wall directly over the transducer head so that the [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicle]] can be visualized.

** Hypodermic needle is advanced through the vaginal wall into the antral follicle.

** Hypodermic needle is advanced through the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal wall]] into the antral follicle.

** Follicular fluid containing the oocyte is aspirated under constant vacuum.

** Follicular fluid containing the oocyte is aspirated under constant vacuum.