Abstract
The oviduct plays a critical role during fertilization and early embryonic development. This chapter describes the starch granule test for the diagnosis of oviductal patency. The starch granule test involves the deposition of a starch suspension onto the ovarian surface and the subsequent recovery of starch from the uterus or cervix. One oviduct can be tested at a time. The chapter discusses step by step procedure for the diagnosis of oviductal patency in mare, and lists the equipment and supplies needed. The starch granule test requires individual testing of each oviduct on separate estrous cycles.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Equine Reproductive Procedures |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 93-94 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118904398 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780470960394 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 25 2014 |
Keywords
- Oviductal patency
- Starch granule test