Questions: What is the clinical purpose of a Caslick's procedure? To seal the cervix during pregnancy To prevent fecal contamination of the reproductive tract To redirect urine flow into the vestibule To stimulate ovulation through surgical manipulation

What is the clinical purpose of a Caslick's procedure? To seal the cervix during pregnancy To prevent fecal contamination of the reproductive tract To redirect urine flow into the vestibule To stimulate ovulation through surgical manipulation
Transcript text: What is the clinical purpose of a Caslick's procedure? To seal the cervix during pregnancy To prevent fecal contamination of the reproductive tract To redirect urine flow into the vestibule To stimulate ovulation through surgical manipulation
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The answer is the second one: To prevent fecal contamination of the reproductive tract.

Explanation for each option:

  1. To seal the cervix during pregnancy - This is incorrect. The Caslick's procedure is not performed to seal the cervix during pregnancy.
  2. To prevent fecal contamination of the reproductive tract - This is correct. The Caslick's procedure involves suturing the vulvar lips together to prevent fecal matter from entering the reproductive tract, which is particularly important in mares with poor vulvar conformation.
  3. To redirect urine flow into the vestibule - This is incorrect. The Caslick's procedure does not involve redirecting urine flow.
  4. To stimulate ovulation through surgical manipulation - This is incorrect. The Caslick's procedure is not related to stimulating ovulation.

Summary: The clinical purpose of a Caslick's procedure is to prevent fecal contamination of the reproductive tract.

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