We are providing this
information in an effort to make sure that your bitch gets pregnant. We
want you to have puppies almost as much as you want them. The key to a
large healthy litter is breeding at the right time via serum progesterone
testing (not the “target” tests).
Paperwork: Fax or send, PRIOR
TO BREEDING:
·
Copy of registration
certificate & pedigree
·
Copy of hip certification
·
Copies of all lab tests
required, provided by your veterinarian.
First
day of season
(or as soon as possible)-
Cervical culture and sensitivity. This sample must be
obtained using a guarded culture swab such as the Tieglan swab, and from
the cervical area, not lower vaginal area. It takes 4 to 7 days to get
final results. NO bitch will be bred naturally without a C & S,
and results must be negative or she must be on appropriate antibiotics for
7 days prior to breeding. No bitch with highly resistant or pathogenic
bacteria (like Pseudomonas) will be bred naturally (even if she is
on the appropriate antibiotics for 7 days). She will be artificially
inseminated surgically at her owner’s expense.
Also
get a Canine Brucellosis
screening. Some screenings are positive due to cross
reactivity and must have more extensive testing, usually from Cornell.
THIS TAKES TIME. NO bitch will be bred without a negative Brucella.
Progesterone timing
is required for all bitches bred. It
ensures that the bitch is having a normal heat cycle and has ovulated.
A progesterone series tells us precisely when to inseminate her.
We strongly recommend that you do the majority of the timing tests at your
veterinarian, to ensure that you are shipping or driving in with a fertile
bitch. However, we can arrange timing at Campbell Village Veterinary
Clinic. An account can be set up for you and linked to your
credit card for direct payment to the clinic.
Progesterone Timing Chart—Start testing about day 5 to
7 of season.
Below 1.0 ng/ml--no
ovarian activity—test every 3 or 4 days
1.0 to 2.0 ng/ml—rise indicates active ovary—test in 2 to 3 days
2.0 to 4.9 ng/ml—active ovary-test every 24 hours until
you determine
5.0 ng/ml Ovulation
5 to 6 ng/ml—breed in 2 to 3 days
6 to 11 ng/ml—breed in 1 to 2 days
11 to 19 ng/ml – breed today
Over 19—breed immediately if vaginal smear is OK and bitch is still
receptive (is considered LATE-hope for the best)
Progesterone timing in areas where results take days to return are not
feasible. Results must be returned within 24 hours (except Sundays) to
time the breeding. The Idexx Veterinary Reference Labs give excellent
service using The Idexx Direct Courier Service via FedEx no matter
where you are located. Results are faxed and can be accessed online.
Have your vet call 1-800-551-0998 Ext 8327 for info. You can
also use this service for the cultures. Fresh-chilled
semen is an option. The progesterone timing is critical for successful
use of fresh chilled (or frozen) semen. Call for
information.
AS SOON AS YOUR FEMALE
COMES IN SEASON (AS SOON AS YOU SEE BLOOD), SEND BLOOD SERUM AND VAGINAL
SWABS TO HEALTHGENE. This Canadian Diagnostic and Research Center has a
test called CP16-Canine Lost Pregnancy Profile, which tests for the
presence of these problems via PCR—looking for the actual DNA of the
“bugs”. If present, the affected females will only be bred by
Artificial Insemination-vaginal, transcervical or surgical.
A copy of the lab results
from HealthGene showing 100% negative blood and vaginal swab tests is
REQUIRED prior to a natural vaginal breeding.
NO EXCEPTIONS. This does not apply to chilled semen transfers.
Your veterinarian must
submit the samples. Contact toll free 1-877-371-1551 or online at
http://www.healthgene.com fax 416-658-2042 for information on
submitting chilled samples via FedEx-must arrive next day. No import fees
are due —mark FedEx label “Canine Samples for DNA testing”. Test results
will be faxed to your vet within 3 days of arrival at the lab. All samples
must arrive chilled—shipped with ice packs. Not frozen. Call for more
information to Mary at Campbell Village Veterinary Clinic 972-931-9206.
NOTE: This testing is
in addition to the cervical culture and
Sensitivity done the 1st or 2nd day of your females season. This is
for detection and treatment of other bacteria.
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Muy Importante
Necesito una copia de
todos, los resultados de los analisis del Laboratorie.
Hay que hacer un cultivo y
antibiograma de cervix. Los resultados tienen que ser negativos para
lograr una buena reproduccion.
Hay que hacer lo que se llama
“tiempos de progesterona” y deberan realizar se varios tiempos.
Envienme todos los resultados al
fax 972-380-1083
ANTES DE
PREPARAR SU VIAJE
AS SOON AS YOUR FEMALE
COMES IN SEASON (AS SOON AS YOU SEE BLOOD), SEND BLOOD SERUM AND VAGINAL
SWABS TO HEALTHGENE. This Canadian Diagnostic and Research Center has a
test called CP16-Canine Lost Pregnancy Profile, which tests for the
presence of these problems via PCR—looking for the actual DNA of the
“bugs”. If present, the affected females will only be bred by
Artificial Insemination-vaginal, transcervical or surgical.
A copy of the lab results
from HealthGene showing 100% negative blood and vaginal swab tests is
REQUIRED prior to a natural vaginal breeding.
NO EXCEPTIONS. This does not apply to chilled semen transfers.
Your veterinarian must
submit the samples. Contact toll free 1-877-371-1551 or online at
http://www.healthgene.com fax 416-658-2042 for information on
submitting chilled samples via FedEx-must arrive next day. No import fees
are due —mark FedEx label “Canine Samples for DNA testing”. Test results
will be faxed to your vet within 3 days of arrival at the lab. All samples
must arrive chilled—shipped with ice packs. Not frozen. Call for more
information to Mary at Campbell Village Veterinary Clinic 972-931-9206.
NOTE: This testing is
in addition to the cervical culture and
Sensitivity done the 1st or 2nd day of your females season. This is
for detection and treatment of other bacteria.
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