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Ultrasonographic monitoring of the fetal growth of common seals ( Phoca vitulina vitulina )
Author(s) -
Gili C.,
Papini L.,
Vannozzi I.,
Romagnoli S.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.159.4.116
Subject(s) - phoca , biology , medicine , zoology
Three captive female common seals ( Phoca vitulina vitulina ) were monitored ultrasonographically during five pregnancies. Pregnancy was diagnosed in the third month and fetal monitoring was continued until parturition. The ultrasound measurements were made with the active collaboration of the animals by training them to cooperate with the procedure.