Parturition prediction and timing of canine pregnancy.
An accurate method of predicting the date of parturition in the bitch is clinically useful to minimize or prevent reproductive losses by timely intervention. Similarly, an accurate method of timing canine ovulation and gestation is critical for development of assisted reproductive technologies, e.g. estrous synchronization and embryo transfer. This review discusses present methods for accurately timing canine gestational age and outlines their use in clinical management of high-risk pregnancies and embryo transfer research.
Kim
YeunHee
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Baker Institute for Animal Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Hungerford Hill Road, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
Travis
Alexander J
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Meyers-Wallen
Vicki N
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D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D004285:Dogs / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D036801:Parturition / Q000502:physiology*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011270:Pregnancy, Animal / Q000502:physiology*; D011374:Progesterone / Q000097:blood*; D013997:Time Factors; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*
D011374:Progesterone