Maximizing Fertility
Commonly referred to us being in heat. This is the breeding timing which is the timing of insemination during the estrus period. The whole idea here is to try and maximize the fertility of the dog, this also increases the chances of conception. The estrus period is the time period in which a female is receptive to the attention coming from the male dog.
Types and Symptoms
It’s very important for any breeder to identify the day of ovulation for the female dog. This helps in the maximization of the odds of conception with proper timing for the breeding dog. The female dog is commonly referred to as the bitch, which pretty accurate.
Some of the symptoms that can point to this stage include the swelling of the vulva. If this is seen, it’s a great indication that the bitch is on its estrus-onset. There’s also the appearance of a clear to brownish vaginal discharge coming from the dog’s valva.
At this point, it’s also important to note that the male will also exhibit some heightened level of interest on the female. The female will also exhibit flagging at this stage.
The female is also likely to respond to being stroked at the genital region. She’ll do this by elevating her tail on one side. However, it’s important to carry-out a vaginal examination. This serves as a better indicator of the fertility period. It’s more accurate than that the aforementioned behavioral and physical qualities.
A Closer Look At The Causes
Whenever there’s an apparent failure in achieving the desired conception in the female dog, you need to consider breeding timing. Also, you’ll have to try-out fertility maximizing techniques due to several reasons.
Carrying Out A Diagnosis
As mentioned previously, the best way to determine the ovulation cycle is by conducting a vaginal exam. Also, you can conduct a vaginoscopy, this helps in examining the vaginal lining. It also helps in determining if the bitch is in estrus period.
When the fertility levels are peaking, the hormonal levels such as progesterone and LH will be tested. Furthermore, an ultrasound of the ovaries will greatly help in ascertaining this period.
How To Treat This Condition
If you intend to maximize fertility in breeding dogs, you need to determine and estimate the female’s day of evolution. As a result, the luteinizing hormone will be given to the female dogs so that ovulation can be controlled. Also, this helps in the regulation of the bitch’s cycle. This will give you to time the breeding process. Understand that the period of maximum fertility occurs five to six days shortly after the LH has reached peak state.
During this time, understand that you can do multiple breedings. This is easily done by inseminating the bitch up to three times in a week. Also, consider the rise in the level of progesterone. You can use frozen semen or fresh chilled semen. A single insemination should be done five to six days after the LH hormones get to the peak.
The timing should be based on the progesterone levels. This will greatly increase the chances of conception.
Management And Living
Assuming that you’ve already taken the necessary fertility-maximizing measures, the next process involves pregnancy follow-up. The pregnancy examination should be done so that you can determine the success of the process. You do this via the vaginal specimens. Understand that the gestation period for dogs is around 63 days after ovulation.
