Veterinary Theriogenology exam questions: topics, study tips and free sample questions
Updated 20 October 2026
Veterinary Theriogenology on the BCSE covers animal reproduction: cycles, breeding management, pregnancy diagnosis, dystocia, infertility and neonatal care across species.
Topics to know in theriogenology
- Oestrous cycles by species
- Breeding management and pregnancy diagnosis
- Dystocia and obstetrics
- Infertility and reproductive disease
- Male reproduction and neonatal care
How to study theriogenology for the BCSE
- Make one cycle chart per species and compare them.
- Learn gestation lengths and key hormonal events.
- Practise obstetric scenario questions.
- Read every explanation and add questions you miss to a list you clear to zero.
Free theriogenology sample questions
Try these practice questions. Open each one to see the answer and the explanation. They are for study only. These are not official exam questions.
Question 1. A local stable has an outbreak of respiratory disease among the younger foals (conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, anorexia, submandibular edema). Four months later, three mares from the same farm are presented for late-term abortions of fresh fetuses. The mares appear clinically normal otherwise. What disease is the most concerning?
- Equine coital exanthema
- Equine viral arteritis
- Equine rhinopneumonitis
- Streptococcus equi spp. zooepidemicus
- Contagious equine metritis
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C. If you hear "nasal discharge" in younger horses and then abortion storms four to five months later in late pregnant mares, think equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1, equine rhinopneumonitis). Vaccination of pregnant mares at five, seven, and nine months gestation helps prevent abortion.
Frequently asked questions
How many theriogenology questions are on the BCSE?
The exam is built from domains with published question ranges. Check the NEB overview for the current table and prepare this subject alongside the others.
How should I study theriogenology for the BCSE?
Make one cycle chart per species and compare them. Learn gestation lengths and key hormonal events. Practise obstetric scenario questions.
Where can I practise theriogenology questions?
VetQ has 5 theriogenology practice questions, including 3 with images, with explanations. You can try it free for 48 hours.
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