title: Detection of intravaginal spermatozoa after natural mating in the bitch.
abstract: Mismating is one of the most frequently presented reproductive problems presented to veterinarians. Confirming whether or not a mismating has occurred is necessary to determine if therapy will be instituted. Detection of spermatozoa in the vagina is irrefutable evidence of copulation; however, absence of sperm in a vaginal cytology cannot rule out coitus. In order to improve detection of spermatozoa post-coitus, a prospective study was initiated utilizing natural breedings of purebred beagles.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, 4700 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 2760.
authors.forename: M. D.
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Whitacre
authors.forename: D. J.
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Yates
authors.forename: S. D.
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: VanCamp
authors.forename: D. J.
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Meuten