Production and Reproductive Management

Robyn R Wilborn; Pamela S Haney

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.04.008

Production and Reproductive Management

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2021 Jul;51(4):905-919. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.04.008.

Authors

Robyn R Wilborn¹, Pamela S Haney²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 1220 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. Electronic address: wilborn@auburn.edu.
² Canine Performance Sciences Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 104 Greene Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.

PMID: 34059263
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.04.008

Abstract

Programs breeding high-quality dogs are now able to use newer technologies in order to maximize use of genetic material and improve the efficiency of the production program. Missed estrus cycles and failure to conceive are costly in canine production programs, and parameters should be established to help minimize these failures. This article outlines lessons learned over the last 20 years in a medium-sized production program and also reviews other current production programs. Common pitfalls are discussed, including the implications of each, as well as management strategies to help avoid pitfalls.

Keywords: Breeding colony; Breeding management; Canine; Fertility; Whelping; Working dog; k9.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Dogs
Estrus*
Female
Reproduction*