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Review from Quizzes:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or false: seasonally polyestrus species may have several estrous cycles per year. | True |
| True or false: the dog will ovulate 1-2 days after Lutenizing Hormone (LH) release. | True |
| A cause of non-infectious infertility in the dog is (3): | behavior, hypothyroidism, anatomic defect. |
| When utilizing fresh semen Artificial Insemination techniques in dogs, insemination should occur: | 2 and 4 days after ovulation |
| What is a "split heat" in dogs? | estrous cycle begins, but stops before ovulation and then a second estrous cycle occurs 2-10 weeks later. |
| Estrus is the result of rising blood levels of: | estrogen |
| Diestrus in the dog is the result of rising blood levels of: | progesterone |
| True or false: During "the tie" of canine copulation, dogs should be allowed to separate naturally to avoid trauma to both dogs. | True |
| In the Veterinary Technician workforce, what percentage of LVTs work in a non-clinical setting? | 25% |
| Each LVT on the veterinary team (and performing LVT skills) increases the clinical practice gross income by approximately: | $93,000/year |
| List three techniques to detect pregnancy in the dog: | Ultrasound at 21 days. Radiography late gestation Day 37. Abdominal palpation. |
| List three parameters that should be included in the Breeding Soundness Exam of the female dog: | Digital palpation/exam. Vaginal cytology swab. Blood test for hormone levels and to test for sexually transmitted diseases like Brucellosis. |
| List three parameters that should be included in the Breeding Soundness Exam of the male dog: | Evaluation of semen for motility and morphology. Testing for sexually transmitted diseases like Brucellosis. PE including confirmation that both testicles have descended. |