Since the duration of pregnancy in the bitch is relatively short, it is critical that fetuses are
fully mature prior to delivery for them to survive. For breeders to be able to prepare for …

Simple Summary Nowadays, the scientific literature lists several parameters and formulas
for the prediction of parturition date in dogs, and their accuracy is affected by various factors …

Contents Accurate prediction of delivery date in canine and feline allows a better
management of parturition, reducing the loss of neonates. This review evaluates the most …

Contents In bitches, the length of gestation is highly variable when measured from the day of
mating, thus prediction of parturition may be greatly inaccurate when determined from this …

The aim of this study was to examine the differences, between seasons of the year, in the
distribution of matings and whelpings, litter size, pup deaths, and sex ratio in domestic dogs …

This study tried to define neonatal viability after cesarean section in brachycephalic breeds
and the efficacy of an adapted Apgar test to assess newborn survival. Data from 44 …

Given the societal emphasis placed on the deliberate breeding of purebred animals, the
practitioner today is faced with issues relative to successful parturition in these animals …

A retrospective analysis was performed to determine the effects of age, breed, parity, and
litter size on the duration of gestation in the bitch. Bitches at two locations were monitored …

Pregnancy in the bitch and queen is a relatively short process, compared with other
domestic species, lasting only 65 days from the luteinizing hormone (LH) surge. This short …

Objectives: To compare the accuracy of two ultrasonographic measurements, inner
chorionic cavity diameter and biparietal diameter, for the prediction of parturition date in …