Comparative efficacy of two-dimensional mode and color Doppler sonography in predicting gender of the equine fetus

Research (Published online: 23-02-2019)

21. Comparative efficacy of two-dimensional mode and color Doppler sonography in predicting gender of the equine fetus

M. Mebarki, R. Kaidi, A. Azizi and M. Basbaci

Veterinary World, 12(2): 325-330

M. Mebarki: Higher National Veterinary School, 16270, Street Issad Abbes, Oued Smar, Algiers, Algeria; Department of Veterinary Science, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences Institute, University of Batna, Algeria.

R. Kaidi: Veterinary Sciences Institute, University of Blida, BP 270, Algeria.

A. Azizi: Department of Veterinary Science, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences Institute, University of Batna, Algeria.

M. Basbaci: Veterinary Sciences Institute, University of Blida, BP 270, Algeria.

doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.325-330

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Article history: Received: 06-06-2018, Accepted: 14-01-2019, Published online: 23-02-2019

Corresponding author: A. Azizi

E-mail: hichem_vet@hotmail.com

Citation: Mebarki M, Kaidi R, Azizi A, Basbaci M (2019) Comparative efficacy of two-dimensional mode and color Doppler sonography in predicting gender of the equine fetus, Veterinary World, 12(2): 325-330.

Abstract

Background and Aim: Ultrasonographic fetal sexing is of utmost economic importance for horse breeders. Relatively, a few studies have been conducted to determine fetal sex in mare using transrectal Doppler ultrasound. This study aimed to compare two sexing techniques, two-dimensional (2D) mode and color Doppler ultrasonography.

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 39 mares under field conditions. Examinations were performed using the ultrasonic model device (Medison SonoAce Pico, South Korea), equipped with real-time 3-7 MHz convex multifrequency transducer. Fetal sex diagnosis was carried out in two periods of pregnancy, early period (57-80 days of gestation) and late period (80-150 days of gestation).

Results: No difference (p=0.4) was observed between the efficiency of the 2D mode and Doppler ultrasound in sex determination with the respective frequency of 74% and 85%. The best time to sex the early fetus was between 57 and 70 days of gestation and between 90 and 120 days for the older fetus.

Conclusion: The accuracy of sex determination can be increased using Doppler mode compared to 2D mode, especially in the early period between 57 and 70 days, in male more than female sex.

Keywords: Doppler mode, fetal sex, mare, two-dimensional mode, ultrasound.

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