Reproduction 2 Flashcards
What is Segmental aplasia of the paramesonephric ducts?
Failure of short or long segments of the uterine horn to develop.
Uterus unicornis means…
Complete absence of an entire horn
Aplasia of a uterine horn is commonly found in what species?
White Shorthorn Cattle
Why is Uterus uniconis commonly found in White Shorthorn cattle?
It’s associated with the recessive gene for white coat color.
Can a cow with uterus unicornis become pregnant?
Sometimes, but this anomaly is usually found after investigation as to why cow wasn’t catching sperm
What is Imperfect fusion of the paramesonephric ducts?
This produces a double vagina, double cervix, and uterus didelphys.
There can be 2 channels within the vagina region and in extreme cases p will have 2 separate uterine horns and cervixes. What is this condition known as?
Imperfect fusion of the paramesonephric ducts
Persistance of a tissue band running across the vagina just cranial to the opening of the urethra is called…
Imperforate hymen
Imperforated hymen is a result of…
Failure of fusion of the paramesonephric ducts with the urogenital sinus.
Review alpaca case in lecture PP
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Define ovarian agenesis
Ovaries that fail to develop at all. COMPLETE ABSENCE! Genetically recognized in some breed of cattle.
When would we more than likely come across duplication of an ovary?
Necropsy
Ultrasound
Spay?
What is it called when one or both of the ovaries fail to develop to the full size?
Ovarian HYPOplasia
T/F:
P with ovarian hypoplasia will have small ovaries WITH follicles?
FALSE! p will have small ovaries WITHOUT follicles
Ovarian hypoplasia is seen in what type of cattle?
Swedish Highland cattle and in other cattle and mares with chromosomal abnormalities XXX or X0
Ovarian Cysts are located…
On the ovary
Paraovarian cysts are located…
Around the ovary
Hydatids of Morgagni are found in what species?
Mares
What is the most common type of cystic change?
Cystic Graafian follicle
Cystic Graafian follicles occur as a result of…
Insufficient release of luteinizing hormone.
With a p with cystic graafian follicles ovulate?
No.
Cystic subsurface epithelial structures of the bitch frequently give rise to what?
Single or multiple cysts extending along ovarian surface
Can cystic subsurface epithelial structures become neoplastic?
They are RARE, but yes, may seed along peritoneal lining – can have fluid accumulation in abdominal cavity. Ovarian carcinoma
Oophoritis is…
inflammation of ovaries
TB of peritoneal cavity can result in…
Oophoritis
Oophoritis can be caused by Salmonells pullorum in what species?
POULTRY! Pullorum — think pullets
What two viruses can cause Oophoritis?
IBR, BVD
T/F:
Intrafollicular hemorrhage can be quite severe in mares.
TRUE
Massive hematomas can be found in abdominal cavity of mares due to…
Intrafollicular hemorrhage
Intrafollicular hemorrhage in cows ->
Manual enucleation of the corpus luteum
T/F:
Intrafollicular hemorrhage may lead to reduced fertility
TRUE!
What kind of hemorrhage can cause adhesions to form in a cow?
Periovarian hemorrhage - adhesions cause problems. narrow fimbrae cause fibrosis of the ovary itself, lots of things can happen.
T/F:
Ovarian tumors are rare in animals?
TRUE! Callahan said we MAY see one or two of them in our lifetime if we are lucky