Stud dog BSE (Kelleman) Flashcards
1
Q
Stud Dog BSE
A
- History & Brucella status
- date of last litter
- Semen collection and eval
- do this before poking and prodding
- PE, scrotal & prostatic exams
- Cryptorchidism =>
- don’t breed
- Retained testes =>
- predispose to: neoplasia (seminomas or sertoli cell tumors)
- Cryptorchidism =>
2
Q
Gross color of semen
- Yellow
- Red
- Brown
- Green
A
- Yellow => urine
- Red => blood
- Brown => could be pus
- Green => can also be purulent
3
Q
Horses do not_______ but dogs do.
A
Flag
4
Q
Teasers
A
- Bitch in heath
- Frozen vaginal cytology swabs
- EAU d’estrus => not very reliable
5
Q
Best time to examine the penis
A
- During collection
- extrude penis prior to erection
- penile exam
- Ensure detumescence post collection
- Persistent frenulum possible
6
Q
Sperm evaluation
A
- Normal motility > 70-80 % normal
- Morphology > 80% normal
- Head, Midpiece, Tail, Other issues
- Concentration
7
Q
Sperm count depends on
A
- Collector technique
- Presence of estrous teaser bitch
- Weight/Size of dog (testes)
- Comfort level of dog
8
Q
Sperm eval
Abnormal cytology findings
A
- Blood
- WBCs
9
Q
Scrotal exam
A
- Symmetry
- consistency
- size
- orientation
- spermatic cords
- epididymides
- scrotal skin issues
10
Q
Scrotal skin issues
A
- Mast cell tumor
- Squam from sunning on their back
- Brucella
- Bite wounds
11
Q
Prostatic exam
A
- Digitally
- ultrasonography
12
Q
Infertility
A
- History
- Semen collection and eval
- PE
- Diagnostic testing as necessary
13
Q
Aspermia
A
- poor libido
- apprehension
- pain
- young/old
14
Q
Testicular Azoospermia
A
no sperm in normal ejaculate
- Intersex animals
- Germinal cell aplasia
- Bilateral cryptorchidism
- Testicular trauma
- Orchitis
- Testicular neoplasia
15
Q
Oligospermia
A
Low number of sperm
- Orchiditis
- Prostatitis
- Pain
- Hypo T4
- Retrograde ejaculation
- High fever