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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:54Procedural Preparation
- 03:21Transabdominal Reproductive Ultrasound Examination
- 04:57Obtaining Fetal Measurements
- 06:41Procedural Conclusions and Recovery
- 07:57Results: Muntjac Deer Ultrasound
- 08:54Conclusion
Transabdominal ultrasound is described as an effective, noninvasive means for assessing reproductive status in Reeves' muntjac deer. These methods can be used to achieve early pregnancy diagnosis and to evaluate fetal viability. Future applications of this technique include estimation of gestational age and effects of maternal disease on fetal development.
