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Blood sample is taken from bitch to evaluate serum
progesterone for determining time of ovulation
Speculum for Vaginal Evaluation
Speculum placed in vulva to aid passage of swab
to collect vaginal smear
Passage of swab into vagina
Swab with smear is collected from the posterior
region of vagina
Vaginal smear is placed on slide and stained to
evaluate cellular flora
Vaginal Cytology - Early Proestrus
Vaginal Cytology - Proestrus
Vaginal Cytology - Proestrus
Vaginal Cytology - Early Estrus
Vaginal Cytology - Estrus
Vaginal Cytology - Diestrus
Vaginal Cytology - Anestrus
Artificial Vagina for Collection
Stimulation of male with estrus female for collection
Once male is aroused the cone of the AV is pushed
over the penis and the penis grasp tightly making sure the bulbus glandis
is extended from sheath
Pressure is maintained as ejaculation of the sperm-rich
faction is released during the first 1.5 minutes
Penis is turned to the rear of male as occurs in
the second stage of coitus
Accessory fluid continues to be secreted from the
prostate the remainder of ejaculatory process
Ejaculation Volumes can vary from 2 to 30 ml
Raw Semen can be drawn into a plastic syringe and
utilized to deposit semen in female
Speculum utilized for passage of insemination pipette
Insemination pipette inserted into the posterior
region of vagina |