Fertility Evaluation in the Stud Dog

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Breeder Education Series

A complete fertility evaluation in the male involves history, physical examination, libido determination, semen collection and evaluation, hormonal evaluation, and prostatic examination. The initial database should include a detailed history, a complete physical examination, complete blood count, serum chemistry and urinalysis. History should include travel, diet, past or current illnesses, medications, vaccinations, deworming history and prior laboratory tests. Details of breeding history should be obtained, including the dates of all known matings, type of breeding (natural vs. AI – vaginal, transcervical or surgical; fresh, chilled or frozen semen) and the results of these matings (including pregnancy rates and litter size). Breeding management of each bitch should also be described.

Fundraising

Please help support TSK by shopping in our online store, purchasing books, using Smile.Amazon and select The Stafford Knot, Inc as your charity, shopping in our Etsy store and making donations. We are a 501c3 non profit so your purchases and donations can be tax deductible! Thank you!