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You just ultrasounded two mares ages 4 and 5 years for a 14-day pregnancy examination.  Neither of the mares were determined to be pregnant. The owner reports that both mares were hand bred on their previous 2 cycles to the same 18-year-old stallion. The stallion has not bred any other mares this year. Which of the following would be most appropriate?

Ovulation typically precedes whelping in the bitch by _______ days.

Which of the following is true regarding disease management in sheep and goat populations?

You repaired an abomasal volvulus in a mature dairy cow approximately one week ago. The producer sends you the following picture, what disease do you suspect and what is the prognosis?  

You examine a 9 year old unilateral cryptorchid dog who has progressive bilateral alopecia, gynomastia, and a penduluous prepuce. Which of the following is most likely in this case?

The corpus luteum (CL) in swine is refractory to the effects of prostaglandin F2 alpha for   days? 

A total mixed ration (TMR) for cows that have recently been dried off should be formulated to provide:

A large-scale alpaca breeder is concerned about their recent increase in neonate deaths, and has employed some help monitoring newborn crias. Which of the following is the best scheduling strategy to optimize the number of observed births?

What is an advantage of performing a right flank pyloric omentopexy for correction of a left displaced abomasum?

You are presented with a 6 month old Angus heifer that was recently weaned. The heifer has a temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, heart rate of 120 bpm, and respiratory rate of 100 bpm. You also notice melena, pale mucous membranes, and absent rumen contractions. What condition is most likely afflicting this heifer?