Naslov
Comparison of ultrasound and pregnancy associated glycoproteins to diagnose and follow ongoing or failing pregnancy in pregnant heifers on the market

Autori
Prvanović, Nikica ; Beckers, J.F. ; Sulon J. ; Tomašković, Antun ; Cergolj, Marijan ; Dobranić, Tomislav ; Grizelj, Juraj ; Samardžija, Marko ; Vince, Silvijo ; Kočila, Predrag

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
7th Middle european buiatric congress : Proceedings ; u: Slovenski veterinarski zbornik. Supllement 10 / Zemljič, Borut - Radenci : Slovenian buiatric association, 2006, 41-43

Skup
Middle european buiatric congress (7 ; 2006)

Mjesto i datum
Radenci, Slovenija, 29.03.2006. - 01.04.2006

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
pregnant heifer; ultrasonography; PAG; pregnancy testing; embrionic mortality

Sažetak
The objective of the present study was to compare transrectal ultrasonography and pregnancy associated glycoprotein (PAG) tests for determination of pregnancy in 72 Holstein-friesian heifers imported from Holland to Croatia. All heifers came to Croatia with written confirmation of pregnancy. During caranteen we preformed rectal and ultrasound exploration of heifers and simultaneusly collected blood samples from each heifer. PAG concentrations were determined by a RIA imunoassay using bovine PAG 67 KDa as a tracer and standard. In our study 68 heifers were confirmed to be pregnant by both methods and 4 cows were confirmed for abortion by PAG test and nonpregnant according to ultrasound checking. Transrectal ultrasonography is accurate test for pregnancy diagnosis in pregnant heifers but it is impossible to say only on basis of ultrasound examination if heifers conceived and aborted or they failed to conceive in the first place. PAG RIA test is not only highly accurate and reliable method to distinguish between pregnant and nonpregnant heifers on the market. It is also usefull to determine whether heifers were pregnant and embryo died and was absorbed during the trasfer or heifers failed to conceive. It is possible because level of PAG persists in circulation after abortion or embrional death. In doubtfull cases it can be used as a proof of pregnancy existence in heifers later confirmed to be nonpregnant.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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