How much do you know about anovulatory follicles in mares?
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What is the cause of anoestrus and anovulation postpartum in NDO cows?

  • Positive energy balance
  • Low estrus expression
  • Negative energy balance (correct)
  • High estrus expression

    • What are anovulatory follicles?

  • Ovarian follicles that do not ovulate (correct)
  • Ovarian follicles that produce and release eggs
  • Ovarian cysts that cause health issues
  • Ovarian tumors that affect the reproductive cycle

    • True or false:Anovulatory follicles are a common health issue in female horses.

    False

    What are anovulatory follicles?

    <p>Ovarian follicles that do not ovulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for canine leptospirosis?

    <p>Through contact with contaminated urine, water, or soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the occurrence of anovulatory follicles in mares?

    <p>Hormonal changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Anovulatory follicles can be easily distinguished from normal large follicles on ultrasound scans.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the hypophyseal-gonadal axis in the reproductive cycle of mares?

    <p>To regulate the reproductive cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of cystic ovarian disease in NDO cows?

    <p>Presence of persistent large follicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the clinical signs of canine leptospirosis?

    <p>Fever, lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal pain, jaundice, and dark-colored urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for canine leptospirosis?

    <p>Hospitalization, supportive care, and antibiotic therapy for a minimum of 2-3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of prolonged luteal phase postpartum on calving interval in NDO cows?

    <p>Delays the calving interval by 20 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Anovulatory follicles release an egg as part of the reproductive cycle.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do anovulatory follicles affect the reproductive cycle in mares?

    <p>No, mares can continue to cycle normally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can mares continue to cycle normally despite the presence of anovulatory follicles?

    <p>Yes, they can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Ovaries in female horses produce and release eggs as part of reproductive cycle
    • Anovulatory follicles are ovarian follicles that do not ovulate
    • Anovulatory follicles are not clinically significant and do not cause health issues
    • They occur at the end of breeding season, likely due to hormonal changes
    • Anovulatory follicles can be identified on ultrasound scans
    • They appear the same as normal large follicles
    • Mares can continue to cycle normally despite the presence of anovulatory follicles
    • Hypophyseal-gonadal axis regulates reproductive cycle
    • Anovulatory follicles do not release an egg
    • They do not cause any clinical signs or symptoms in the mare.

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    How much do you know about anovulatory follicles in female horses? Test your knowledge with this quiz and learn more about these non-ovulating ovarian follicles that occur at the end of breeding season. Discover how they can be identified on ultrasound scans, their impact on mare's reproductive cycle, and why they are not clinically significant. Get ready to delve into the hypophyseal-gonadal axis and become an expert on anovulatory follicles.

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