Identification should include
- rectal palpation
- ultrasound
- use of a teaser stallion.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of rectal palpation and ultrasound pregnancy detection?
- How soon after mating can an ultrasound detect pregnancy?
- What are required precautions that need to be taken when using a teaser stallion to detect heat in a mare?
- What is the effect of using synthetic hormones for performance for multiple years and then attempting to breed an aged, maiden mare?