[feminvstr]

This is what a Pre-Mating Evaluation should consist of:

Review of patients's complete medical and reproductive history
This is an automatic by ANYONES VET!
Evaluation of patient's body weight and possible obesity or malnutrition concerns addressed
Vets have very accurate scales and knowledge of obesity or malnutrition
Evaluation of pelvic capacity
All vets do this with an xray and a diameter measuring tool
Review of vaccination history
All vets have the capibility to UNDERSTAND vaccination history
Detailed examination of genital system
Details of this nature are NOT necessary unless the bitch is symptomatic
Screening for specific problems
This is encompassed within all the previously gathered results.
Bacterial investigation of the genital tract
This is merely a swab test
Cytological and hormonal appraisal
This is blood draw and is usually sent out to a specialist for evaluation.
Hemotological and biochemical appraisal
This is blood panel testing and is very routine
Genetic counseling
This is a mentoring or knowledgable breeder issue plain and simple. A vet or specialist would have to be taught each bitches genetic background in her pedigree. DNA only exist for proof of parentage at this point.
Evaluation of Pedigree for degree of Inbreeding
Again a mentoring/Breeder question and most capable for evaluating not a vet or specialist.
Monitoring of approach of ovulation with aid of progesterone profile and vaginal smears
Blood draws once again by a vet and a specialist is consulted if needed.

The best method in breeding as in anything, if there is a need for a specialist one is consulted. These evaluations listed above do not require a specialist to be preformed accurately.