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What is a BSE?
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Series of diagnostic procedure to:
-identify cause of subfertility -elaborate a treatment plan -give prognosis for future fertility |
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When to give a BSE?
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-Fall or Spring
-after pregnancy loss -pre-purchase exam -estrus -diestrus |
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Why give a BSE during estrus?
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-increased uterine defenses
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Why give BSE during diestrus?
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-evaluate cervical function
-evaluate endometrial glands in older mares |
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Main components of a mare BSE
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-reproductive history
-physical exam -rectal palpation -rectal ultrasound -vaginoscopy -vaginal palpation -uterine culture -uterine cytology -uterine biopsy |