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Key developmental milestones were recorded, including detection of the EV, embryo proper, organization, and ossification.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The EV, embryo proper, organization, and ossification were visualized at days 10.3 \u00b1 0.5, 21.3 \u00b1 1.3, 33.6 \u00b1 2.0, and 57.7 \u00b1 3.5, respectively. All biometric parameters, except CRL, ELL, and KDL, exhibited strong linear correlations with gestational age (P &amp;lt; 0.0001). Fetal sexing was feasible between days 56 and 161, with maximum accuracy (98%) and applicability (64.9%) between days 105 and 133.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion and conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ultrasonographic monitoring provides reliable parameters for assessing fetal growth and estimating gestational age in Arabian horses. The period between days 105 and 133 of gestation represents the optimal window for accurate fetal sex determination. 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