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Pregnancy diagnosis in sheep using a rectal probe

J W Plant

    The Veterinary Record
    |April 5, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Rectal-abdominal palpation is a safe and reliable method for diagnosing pregnancy in ewes. This technique accurately identifies pregnant sheep from 70 days of gestation, with high efficiency and no adverse effects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Animal Reproduction

    Background:

    • Pregnancy diagnosis in sheep is crucial for flock management.
    • Accurate and efficient methods are needed for early detection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of rectal-abdominal palpation for pregnancy diagnosis in ewes.
    • To determine the safety and reliability of this diagnostic technique.

    Main Methods:

    • A total of 1823 ewes across three flocks were examined.
    • Pregnancy diagnosis was performed using rectal-abdominal palpation.
    • Data on diagnostic accuracy, mortality, and abortion rates were collected.

    Main Results:

    • The rectal-abdominal palpation technique achieved 97% diagnostic accuracy.
    • No ewe mortality or abortion was observed post-examination.
    • Ewes could be examined at a rate exceeding 120 per hour.

    Conclusions:

    • Rectal-abdominal palpation is a simple, safe, and reliable method for sheep pregnancy diagnosis.
    • The technique is effective from 70 days of gestation.
    • High throughput and accuracy make it suitable for flock management.

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