Equine Pregnancy Ultrasound Images

The test is based on detecting elevated levels of equine chorionic gonadrotropin in the mare s serum between days 40 and 120 of gestation.

Equine pregnancy ultrasound images.

All of the images and videos below were produced using a universal s8 color doppler ultrasound from universal imaging bedford hills ny. For pregnancy diagnosis real time linear array b mode portable ultrasound machines that are fitted with a rectal linear array scanner or probe are used. Date of ovulation days 14 16. Most equine practices own one of many commercially available portable ultrasound scanners.

Other significant characteristics of equine pregnancy include the presence of chorionic girdle cells from the fetal trophoblast which invade the endometrium. Equine gestation timeline first trimester. More details about this unit are given at the foot of this page. To learn more about portable rugged veterinary ultrasound click here or call 1 866 365 6596 trade in to trade up get credit for any ultrasound when you trade up to ibex premium veterinary ultrasound retool to upgrade breathe new life into ibex pro or lite to upgrade to our latest technology.

Ultrasound has become the most common and reliable method for early pregnancy diagnosis in mares. The test is 95 percent accurate. Second pregnancy ultrasound heartbeat evaluate for twins days 45 60. The vesicle is spherical and distinct and can be palpated from 18 d through 60 70 d and seen with ultrasound beginning at 10 or 12 d depending on the machine.

Additional ultrasound examination may be needed for evaluation of twins days 25 30. Ultrasound has revolutionized equine breeding management over the last 20 years by providing accurate non invasive visual information on the mare s reproductive tract. Initial pregnancy ultrasound and evaluate for twins day 18. Equine ultrasound pregnancy images.

Third pregnancy examination with ultrasound to confirm fetal heartbeat and viability of pregnancy. Click on all images to see an enlargement. A false negative result will be obtained if ecg assay is used as a pregnancy test in a pregnant mare before 40 or after 120 days of gestation.