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Of the following, which are potential factors that can negatively affect sperm output in the stallion?  Select all that apply.

Using this table format, in the box below give one example and one general characteristic of the following 3 main classes of hormones (note: I’m not asking for the individual functions or effects of the hormones you list).  Class:                           Example of hormone:                           Characteristic of the entire class: Peptide Steroid Glycoprotein

Sensitivity testing, shown below, can be done with uterine culture results to determine the best type of antibiotic to use.    

Which of the following should trigger a call to your vet because they would be considered negative indicators regarding the health / well-being of your foal if they occurred during late gestation? Select all that apply. 

Mares bred with [type1] semen tend to have a larger uterine inflammatory response following breeding compared to mares bred with [type2] semen, making it a less desirable choice for older mares. (use one word for each blank)

Although foal heat is a fertile cycle, conception rates are generally lower.

The innermost layer of the uterus is called the ___________. 

The ____________ is the first fecal material the foal must expel after birth in order to avoid an impaction.

If a mare retains a placenta, prostaglandin is the preferred drug to help expel it.

What are some situations in which ethics influence decisions about patient care?