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Ultrasound Fetal Age Calculator

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Estimate gestational stage and approximate parturition timing from fetal measurements.

Patient & scan

Species
Ultrasound measurement(s) mm

🐣 Estimated fetal age

Enter a valid measurement to estimate timing.

Ultrasound Reference

ICC — Inner Chorionic Cavity

Obtain the maximal transverse gestational-sac plane, measure inner wall to inner wall in two perpendicular directions, average them, and enter the mean in mm.

BPD — Biparietal Diameter

Use a correctly aligned fetal head plane and measure the widest distance across the symmetrical parietal bones in mm.

Dog developmental landmarks

~Day 19–21 sacs · ~Day 23–26 cardiac activity · ~Day 35–39 bladder/stomach · ~Day 48–54 intestinal layering.

Evidence & References

Luvoni & Grioni (2000), J Small Anim Pract.

Beccaglia & Luvoni (2006), J Small Anim Pract.

Beccaglia et al. (2016), Reprod Domest Anim. doi:10.1111/rda.12782

Alonge et al. (2016), J Small Anim Pract. doi:10.1111/jsap.12534

Górka et al. (2025), Theriogenology. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.10.030

Ultrasonographic fetometry provides an estimate of gestational stage and parturition timing. Accuracy varies with gestational stage, breed, litter characteristics, fetal positioning, measurement technique and operator experience. This tool supports veterinary judgement and does not replace clinical assessment.