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?

Ovarian follicles that do not ovulate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for canine leptospirosis?

Through contact with contaminated urine, water, or soil Signup and view all the answers

What causes the occurrence of anovulatory follicles in mares?

Hormonal changes Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

To regulate the reproductive cycle Signup and view all the answers

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

Presence of persistent large follicles Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the clinical signs of canine leptospirosis?

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

What is the recommended treatment for canine leptospirosis?

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

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

Delays the calving interval by 20 days Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

Do anovulatory follicles affect the reproductive cycle in mares?

No, mares can continue to cycle normally Signup and view all the answers

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

Yes, they can 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.