Laparoscopic examination of the reproductive tracts of gilts using a special crate.
A crate for restraining gilts for routine laparoscopic examination of the reproductive tract is described, together with the techniques employed in anaesthesia and laparoscopy. The procedure is efficient, allowing two operators to examine 4-5 gilts per hour.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000662:veterinary*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013552:Swine / Q000033:anatomy & histology*