Reproductive Surgery of the Bull Flashcards
Integrity of the dorsal nerve of the penis is essential for
a. Erection
b. Ejaculation
c. Intromission
d. Urination
b. Ejaculation
Prolapse of the prepuce is mainly a problem of
a. Bos taurus
b. Bos indicus
c. beef bulls
d. Dairy bulls
b. Bos indicus
TRUE/FALSE
Preputial avulsion is almost exclusively a problem of bulls in AI studs
TRUE
Penile anesthesia may be achieved by:
a. Dorsal nerve block
b. Pudendal nerve block
c. Epidural block
d. Superficial inguinal nerve black
e. All of the above
a. Dorsal nerve block
b. Pudendal nerve block
The site ate which penile hematomas usually occurs in bulls is
a. Dorsolateral
b. ventral
c. near tip of the penis
d. Proximal to the sigmoid flexure
a. Dorsolateral
The ___ is the pink membrane that lies along the shaft when the penis is extended.
Lamina interna
The ____ runs all the way down the penis and provides sensation to the glans pensi. If this is damaged or changed, the animal will not have a normal ejaculatory response.
Dorsal nerve.
The dorsal nerve is a branch off of the _____ n.
Pudendal
During erection, the _____ muscles contract, making the penis a closed circulatory system, causing extremely high blood pressure.
Bulbospongiousus & Ischiocavernosus.
What is the artery involved in erection?
Deep artery of the penis
What are the methods of examining the penis?
- Manual (young bulls only)
- Sedation - xylazine & acepromazine
- Pudendal Nerve block
- View matting attempt
- Imaging - Radiographs, ultrasonography
What is the BEST way to examine the penis and why?
Observing Mating attempt - some disorders are not visible unless an attempt is made
When is the best time to castrate a bull?
EARLY
1-3 months
TRUE/FALSE
If done early enough, castration procedures are very minor and do not require analgesia.
FALSE.
ALWAYS USE ANALGESIA
Name this castration device.
Elastrator
Name this castration device
Newberry knife
Name this castration device
What is special about this device?
Callicrate
It is considered painless because of its 100% occlusion
Name this castration device
Bonus: what specific technique must be done?
Burdizzo
Opposing spermatic cords need to be staggered. If not, necrosis of the entire scrotum will occur.