| Comparison of transcutaneous ultrasound over the right flank with transrectal ultrasound for pregnancy diagnosis in the dairy cow. | |
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PMID: 19673847 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of transrectal ultrasound and transcutaneous ultrasonography across the right flank between days 31 and 196 of pregnancy in the dairy cow. PROCEDURE: Pregnancy status and stage of gestation at date of pregnancy diagnosis by transcutaneous and transrectal ultrasonography were determined for 1570 dairy cattle. Sensitivity and specificity values and probabilities of a correct diagnosis for both techniques were determined and compared. Possible effects of gestational age, herd, method of transcutaneous ultrasound diagnosis, cow age, cow and bull breed, and calf sex on the determination of a correct diagnosis of pregnancy status were evaluated for both techniques. RESULTS: The overall sensitivity and probability of a correct diagnosis of pregnancy status from days 31 to 196 of gestation were significantly higher when using transrectal ultrasound relative to transcutaneous ultrasound over the right flank. However, the sensitivity of transcutaneous ultrasound changed over the course of pregnancy: it was low (7-8%) before day 84, increased to 89% between days 141 and 154, and was close to 100% thereafter. The specificity of both methods did not differ significantly. Herd and gestational age at date of pregnancy diagnosis were significantly associated with making a correct test result using transcutaneous ultrasound, although only the latter predictor was significantly associated with making a correct test result using transrectal ultrasound. CONCLUSION: Transcutaneous ultrasound can not be recommended as an accurate method for early pregnancy diagnosis in the dairy cow, particularly on a whole-herd basis. However, if pregnancy testing is undertaken in mid to late gestation, this technique could provide an accurate and rapid alternative to transrectal ultrasound or manual palpation per rectum. |
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Authors:
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J C Hunnam; T J Parkinson; N Lopez-Villalobos; S McDougall |
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian veterinary journal Volume: 87 ISSN: 1751-0813 ISO Abbreviation: Aust. Vet. J. Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-13 Completed Date: 2009-11-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370616 Medline TA: Aust Vet J Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 318-22 Citation Subset: IM |
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Whangarei Veterinary Services, New Zealand. j.glossop@johnes.co.nz |
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Animals Cattle / physiology* Female Gestational Age Male Predictive Value of Tests Pregnancy Pregnancy Tests / methods, veterinary* Pregnancy, Animal / physiology* Sensitivity and Specificity Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods, standards, veterinary* |
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