AN SC 305 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, Estrous Cycle
5 Nov 2018
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Normal male and female anatomy and physiology - canine and feline. Stages (add info during each stage: anestrus, proestrus, estrus. Hormones: estradiol induces proestrus, at the highest point during estrus, luteinizing hormone ovulation, gonadotropin releasing hormone (gnrh) triggered by copulation. Physical and behavioral signs: lordosis, treading of hind legs, vocalization, urinate more frequently. Pregnancy detection (cid:862)pi(cid:374)ki(cid:374)g up(cid:863) o(cid:396) (cid:396)edde(cid:374)i(cid:374)g of (cid:374)ipples. Tests: ultrasound first effective at 14-15 days in cats, 24-28 days in dogs, abdominal palpation 18-25 days for cats, 28-35 days for fogs, x-ray 40-45 days in dogs and cats. Implantation and post fertilization 12-16 days: total gestation length 63-65 days. Implantation and post fertilization 17-21 days: gestation post ovulation 63 days, total gestation length 56-72 days. Energy needs go from 70 kcal/kg/d to 100-110 kcal/kg/d. If balanced food feed increased amount first 2 trimesters: last trimester feed highly digestible, nutrient and energy dense diet.
