Table of Contents
1 Cover
5 Preface
6 Part I: Non-Pregnant Mare 1 Reproductive Evaluation Introduction Examination Technique Other Tests Additional Comments Further Reading 2 Teasing Introduction Technique Additional Comments Further Reading 3 Tail Wrap and Preparation/Washing of the Perineum Introduction Placement of a Tail Wrap Washing Perineum Technique Interpretation 4 Placement of a Tail Rope Introduction Technique for Tying a Tail Rope Technique for Using an Elastic Cord to Tie the Mare’s Tail to the Stocks Further Reading 5 Perineal Conformation Evaluation Introduction Technique Interpretation Reference Further Reading 6 Removal of a Persistent Hymen Introduction Technique Interpretation 7 Palpation of the Reproductive Tract Introduction Palpation Technique Additional Comments Further Reading 8 Ultrasound Evaluation Introduction Technique Interpretation Further Reading 9 Prediction of Ovulation Introduction Technique Further Reading 10 Speculum Examination of the Vagina Introduction Technique Interpretation Further Reading 11 Digital Examination of the Vagina/Cervix Introduction Stage of Cycle Technique Interpretation and Additional Comments Further Reading 12 Uterine Culture Collection: Swab/Brush Introduction Technique Interpretation Further Reading 13 Antimicrobiotic Sensitivity Testing Introduction Technique Further Reading 14 Microbiology: Microbial Culture Introduction Technique Further Reading 15 Microbiology: Gram Stain Introduction Technique Interpretation Further Reading 16