Semen Evaluation. Stallion AI Services performs tests on all semen collected at the centre to make sure only the best quality semen is used for AI. More indepth evaluations are also carried out on frozen semen and this service is also available for stallion owners wishing to know the quality of their stallionsâ semen.
Ultrasound is one of the screening tests that may be done in the first trimester to look for birth defects, such as Down syndrome. The first-trimester screening test uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the skin at the back of the baby's neck.
A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to see. To find others, like heart defects, doctors use special tests. Birth defects can range from mild to severe. Causes can include. Genetics; Exposures to medicines or chemicals.