Rectal ultrasonographic investigations of pregnancy in farmed red deer (Cervus elaphus) : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science), at Massey University

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Rectal ultrasonographic investigations of pregnancy in farmed red deer (Cervus elaphus) : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science), at Massey University

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This study describes the ultrasonographic appearance of the non-pregnant reproductive tract, and the pregnant uterus and conceptus from 6 to 211 days after mating, with an emphasis on early pregnancy from 6 to 42 days. In addition, 13 foetal age estimation equations were computed from measurements of foetal, placental and maternal dimensions. Mating dates were recorded for thirty seven red deer hinds two years of age or older. From immediately prior to the breeding season and at approximately...

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Thesis

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Masters

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1991

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http://hdl.handle.net/10179/5291

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Red deer / Cervus elaphus / Red deer reproduction

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