8- Examination and BSE of the male Flashcards
What information is important to know on clinical history of a male breeding exam
Risk of infectious disease
Previous breeding success
reached puberty
What behaviours are important to consider/observe in a BSE exam of a male
Interest in female
mounting behaviour
erection
intromission
ejaculation
interest after mounting
What parts of male repro tract are important to examine in a BSE
scrotum
testes
sheath
penis
accessory glands
collection of ejaculate
Name an important consideration when examining the scrotum
testis freely mobile
normal scrotal skin
abnormal scrotal contents
List features to consider when examining semen in BSE
Number of sperm
motility of sperm
morphology
live staining
any other cells
What is a Hig test
Commonly hCG stim test–> acts upon the ledig cells to increase the production of testosterone
commonly used to determine if testicular tissue present in cryptorchid horses
Describe what happens during examination of the testes
Palpation of testicular size, texture, tone and evenness
