PDF-PROGESTERONE PRIMER Patrick M McCue DVM PhD Diplomate American Prog

1 measured in blood are only 2 to 3 ngml during the second half of gestation This is much lower than levels during the first 3 Blood samples are often collected from pregnant mares to determine i. McCue DVM PhD Diplomate American College of Theriogenologists Even as a newborn foal this horse was noticeably different Gender is immediately recognized in most newborn foals upon glancing under the tail for the presence or absence of a vulva The a Prediction of foalicalcium concentrations in mammary secretions has been used successfully for many years. Calcium concentration in milk increases sharply as the mare approaches the time of foaling. mare may also need to be tranquilized periodically during the first few days post partum with an medication such as acepromazine to decrease aggression. Administration of the oral progestogen Regumat 1 opened and the catheter removed. The foal should be then be monitored for complete passage of the retained meconium and observations continued for the next 24 to 36 hours. The presence of yellow b red to avoid the stress of the procedure(s) and avoid sedation while pregnant. It is recommended that pregnant mares be transported only when necessary. The mare should be moved to the Equine R 1 throughout the reproductive life of the male. Oocytes must be penetrated by a sperm (or fertilized) within 8 to 12 hours after ovulation. Conflicting data exists regarding fertilization rates in o 1 A complete breeding soundness examination usually consists of a thorough breeding and medical history, evaluation of the general health of the mare, examination of the perineum (i.e. vulva area), sp 1 absence) of trauma to the vagina and cervix following a traumatic breeding. For example, if a stallion has blood on his penis after dismounting a mare during a live cover, a speculum examination ca 1 stallion(s) and avoiding breeding a mare without the blood groups 1 mares may benefit from a Caslick 1 one of the most important components of medical therapy. Mild cases may be treated safely and effectively with an oral fluid and electrolyte solution, while more severe cases may require intravenou 1 treated with a single administration of prostaglandins. Treated mares will return to heat within 4 to 5 days and will begin to develop another follicle. The abnormal ovarian structure may persist 1 mares may benefit from a Caslick 1evaluation of cortisol levels in blood samples collected 8 to 10 hours apart or measurement of cortisol levels before and after administration of dexamethasone or other hormones The dexamethasone sup