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− | feedback1="'''Correct!''' The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[ | + | feedback1="'''Correct!''' The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the cow. The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[ | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the cow. The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the ewe. The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[ | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the ewe. The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the mare. The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[ | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the mare. The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[ | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The length of gestation in the sow is 115 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
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− | feedback3="'''Correct!''' The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[ | + | feedback3="'''Correct!''' The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the mare. The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[ | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the mare. The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the ewe. The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[ | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the ewe. The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the sow. The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[ | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the sow. The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.'''The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[ | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.'''The length of gestation in the cow is 280 - 285 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
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− | feedback2="'''Correct!''' The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days. [[ | + | feedback2="'''Correct!''' The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the mare. The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days. [[ | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the mare. The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the cow. The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days.[[ | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the cow. The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days.[[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the sow. The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days.[[ | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the sow. The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days.[[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.'''The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days.[[ | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.'''The length of gestation in the ewe is 147 - 150 days.[[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
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− | feedback3="'''Correct!''' The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[ | + | feedback3="'''Correct!''' The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the cow. The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[ | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the cow. The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the ewe. The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[ | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the ewe. The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the sow. The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[ | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' This is the length of gestation in the sow. The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[ | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' The length of gestation in the mare is 330 - 340 days. [[Gestation Lengths in Various Species - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: gestation lengths. ]]" |
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− | feedback1="'''Correct. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[ | + | feedback1="'''Correct. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology#Stage 2|WikiVet Article: parturition.]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' The second stage of parturition takes between about 30 minutes to 4 hours in the cow. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[ | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' The second stage of parturition takes between about 30 minutes to 4 hours in the cow. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology#Stage 2 2|WikiVet Article: parturition.]]" |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The second stage of parturition takes between about 30 minutes to 2 hours in the ewe. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[ | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The second stage of parturition takes between about 30 minutes to 2 hours in the ewe. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology#Stage 2 3|WikiVet Article: parturition.]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' The second stage of parturition takes approximately 3 hours in the sow. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[ | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' The second stage of parturition takes approximately 3 hours in the sow. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology#Sow |WikiVet Article: parturition.]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' The second stage of parturition takes around 6 hours in the bitch. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[ | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' The second stage of parturition takes around 6 hours in the bitch. In the mare, the foal should be delivered within approximately 20 minutes of the rupture of the allantochorion. If the second stage exceeds this time, then immediate obstetric intervention is recommended. [[Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology#Stage 2 4|WikiVet Article: parturition.]]" |
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choice4="Progesterone" | choice4="Progesterone" | ||
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− | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[ | + | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy - Anatomy & Physiology#Ruminants |WikiVet Article: maternal recognition of pregnancy]]." |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' The pig conceptus produces oestradiol as the signal for maternal recognition of pregnancy. Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[ | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' The pig conceptus produces oestradiol as the signal for maternal recognition of pregnancy. Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy - Anatomy & Physiology#Sow|WikiVet Article: maternal recognition of pregnancy]]." |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' The lifespan of the corpora lutea in a pregnant queen is extended to ~60 days by the action of pituitary prolactin. There is no need for a conventional 'maternal recognition of pregnancy'. Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[ | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' The lifespan of the corpora lutea in a pregnant queen is extended to ~60 days by the action of pituitary prolactin. There is no need for a conventional 'maternal recognition of pregnancy'. Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy - Anatomy & Physiology#Queen|WikiVet Article: maternal recognition of pregnancy]]." |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' In the mare, the conceptus does produce proteins to effect the recognition of pregnancy, but specific roles are unknown. Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[ | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' In the mare, the conceptus does produce proteins to effect the recognition of pregnancy, but specific roles are unknown. Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy - Anatomy & Physiology#Mare|WikiVet Article: maternal recognition of pregnancy. ]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[ | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Cattle blastocysts produce a small protein called bovine interferon tau (BIFN-τ)from day 13-21 after ovulation. It binds to the uterine endometrium and inhibits the synthesis of oxytocin receptors. As a result, there is no production of the luteolytic factor PGF2α and the corpus luteum is maintained. [[Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy - Anatomy & Physiology#Ruminants |WikiVet Article: maternal recognition of pregnancy]]." |
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− | feedback5="'''Correct!''' The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition | + | feedback5="'''Correct!''' The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology#Onset of Parturition |WikiVet Article: endocrine control of parturition]]." |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 37% of the ewe's pregnancy and during the remaining 63%, the placenta is the principal source. The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 37% of the ewe's pregnancy and during the remaining 63%, the placenta is the principal source. The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology#Onset of Parturition|WikiVet Article: endocrine control of parturition]]." |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' The corpus luteum and accessory CL's is the principal source of progesterone for 61% of the mare's pregnancy and during the remaining 39%, the placenta is the principal source. The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' The corpus luteum and accessory CL's is the principal source of progesterone for 61% of the mare's pregnancy and during the remaining 39%, the placenta is the principal source. The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology#Onset of Parturition|WikiVet Article: endocrine control of parturition]]." |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The guinea pig depends on placental progesterone during late pregnancy. The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The guinea pig depends on placental progesterone during late pregnancy. The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology#Onset of Parturition |WikiVet Article: endocrine control of parturition]]." |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 79% of the queen's pregnancy and during the remaining 21%, the placenta is the principal source. The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 79% of the queen's pregnancy and during the remaining 21%, the placenta is the principal source. The corpus luteum is the principal source of progesterone for 100% of the sow's pregnancy. [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology#Onset of Parturition |WikiVet Article: endocrine control of parturition]]." |
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− | feedback1="'''Correct!''' Ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[ | + | feedback1="'''Correct!''' Ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[Camelid Pregnancy Diagnosis - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: Alpaca pregnancy diagnosis.]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Rejection of the male usually indicates that conception may have taken place but it is not very reliable because if the female had a persistent corpus luteum they will also reject the male. Transabdominal ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[ | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Rejection of the male usually indicates that conception may have taken place but it is not very reliable because if the female had a persistent corpus luteum they will also reject the male. Transabdominal ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[Camelid Pregnancy Diagnosis - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: Alpaca pregnancy diagnosis.]]" |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The level of progesterone required to maintain pregnancy varies, in fact cria have been born to dams with very low plasma progesterone concentrations. This variability makes blood tests unreliable. Transabdominal ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[ | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The level of progesterone required to maintain pregnancy varies, in fact cria have been born to dams with very low plasma progesterone concentrations. This variability makes blood tests unreliable. Transabdominal ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[Camelid Pregnancy Diagnosis - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: Alpaca pregnancy diagnosis.]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' This is impractical for smaller females or for veterinarians who don't have very small hands and it will cause undesirable stress to the female. Transabdominal ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[ | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' This is impractical for smaller females or for veterinarians who don't have very small hands and it will cause undesirable stress to the female. Transabdominal ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[Camelid Pregnancy Diagnosis - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: Alpaca pregnancy diagnosis.]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' The proportion of females displaying strong oestrus behaviour is usually small and not all the females will show all these signs so this is unreliable. Transabdominal ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[ | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' The proportion of females displaying strong oestrus behaviour is usually small and not all the females will show all these signs so this is unreliable. Transabdominal ultrasound scanning is the most reliable method of diagnosing pregnancy and can be highly accurate particularly after 28 days. However, around 10% of established pregnancies fail, so a positive scan will not guarantee live cria. [[Camelid Pregnancy Diagnosis - Anatomy & Physiology|WikiVet Article: Alpaca pregnancy diagnosis.]]" |
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Latest revision as of 10:51, 26 June 2011
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Questions reviewed by: | Peter G.G. Jackson BVM&S, MA, DVM&S, FRCVS David Kilroy MVB CVMA MRCVS |
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What is the length of gestation in the sow? |
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What is the length of gestation in the cow? |
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What is the length of gestation in the ewe? |
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What is the length of gestation in the mare? |
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Approximately how long does the second stage of parturition last in the mare? |
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What is the bovine maternal recognition of pregnancy factor? |
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For which domestic species is the corpus luteum the principal source of progesterone throughout the whole pregnancy? |
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What is the most practical and reliable way of diagnosing pregnancy in an alpaca which has been served over 28 days previously? |