MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION
JUNE/JULY 2006
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION (THEORY)
PAPER 1
Perusal time: 15 minutes
Time allowed: TWO (2) Hours after perusal
Answer FOUR (4) from the six questions ONLY.
All questions are of equal value
Subsections of Questions are of equal value unless stated otherwise
PAPER ONE –ANIMAL REPRODUCTION– 2006
Answer FOUR (4) from the six questions ONLY.
1.
Write brief notes and use diagrams to compare the anatomical features of the
internal genitalia of the bull, stallion and dog.
2.
Compare and contrast pseudopregnancy in the mare, goat, queen and bitch
3.
Explain how you would decide on the most appropriate timing for successful
breeding of the mare compared to the bitch. Your answer should include reference
to the normal oestrous cycles and routine examination techniques commonly used
in these species.
4.
Explain the general principles behind the methods used to synchronise oestrous
cycles in cattle and sheep. Include in your answer the drugs that are commonly
used for synchronisation programs.
5.
Discuss the factors that predispose or lead to uterine infection in domestic
animals. Include in your discussion an explanation of factors such as: when
infection is most likely to occur; how infectious agents may reach the uterus; and,
the anatomical and physiological defences that protect the uterus against
infection.
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6.
Explain, based on the normal physiology of parturition, the drug options for
inducing parturition in cows and sheep, and their most effective use.
END OF PAPER
MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION
JUNE/JULY 2006
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION (PRACTICAL)
PAPER 2
Perusal time: 15 minutes
Time allowed: TWO (2) Hours after perusal
Answer FOUR (4) from the six questions ONLY.
All questions are of equal value
Subsections of Questions are of equal value unless stated otherwise
PAPER TWO –ANIMAL REPRODUCTION– 2006
Answer FOUR (4) from the six questions ONLY.
1.
Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment options for
cystic ovarian disease in the dairy cow.
2.
Write brief notes on protocols used for inducing superovulation in the cow.
3.
Write brief notes on each of the following:
4.
(a)
Hormonal treatment options for making ‘heat detector’ cattle in a beef
herd to facilitate an artificial insemination program.
(b)
Diagnosis and treatment of pseudopregnancy in the goat.
(c)
The ideal stage of gestation and the ultrasonic features useful for
transrectal ultrasound foetal sexing in beef cattle.
Write brief notes on each of the following:
(a)
List differential diagnoses and explain how they could be distinguished,
for a mare with a unilateral ovarian enlargement.
(b)
Describe how you would determine the optimum time for induction of
parturition in the mare and explain the protocol for induction.
5.
Describe your breeding soundness examination of a stallion OR bull OR dog OR
boar (CHOOSE ONE ONLY) prior to sale, and highlight what you consider to
be important findings that would allow you to recommend that the client purchase
the animal for breeding.
6.
You are presented at midnight with a Staffordshire bull terrier bitch that produced
one puppy an hour ago but has produced nothing since. Explain your management
of this case.
END OF PAPER