BCSE Theriogenology and Veterinary Reproduction 3

Question 1

A 6-year-old intact female dog presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and a pendulous abdomen 6 weeks after estrus. Vaginal discharge is absent. The most likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Closed-cervix pyometra

Answer

Open-cervix pyometra

Answer

Hydrometra

Answer

Subinvolution of placental sites

Question 2

Which organism is the most common cause of contagious equine metritis (CEM)?

Accepted Answer

Taylorella equigenitalis

Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

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Streptococcus zooepidemicus

Question 3

In the bull, what scrotal circumference (SC) is the MINIMUM for satisfactory classification under Society for Theriogenology BSE standards for a 24-month-old bull?

Accepted Answer

32 cm

Answer

28 cm

Answer

30 cm

Answer

34 cm

Question 4

Which stage of parturition in the mare is considered an emergency if it lasts more than 30 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Second stage (delivery of foal)

Answer

First stage (uterine contractions)

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Third stage (passage of fetal membranes)

Answer

Prelabor relaxation of the cervix

Question 5

What is the term for the failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum in male dogs?

Accepted Answer

Cryptorchidism

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Orchitis

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Anorchism

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Ectopic testis

Question 6

GnRH given at the time of artificial insemination in cattle is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Induce ovulation and improve conception rates

Answer

Lyse the corpus luteum

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Stimulate superovulation

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Prevent embryonic death

Question 7

Which breed of dog is most commonly affected by vaginal hyperplasia (vaginal prolapse) during proestrus/estrus?

Accepted Answer

Boxer and English Bulldog

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Labrador Retriever

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Dachshund

Answer

Poodle