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ANDROLOGY
Andrology
• Habard Siebke first used the term andrology in 1951, and the field first
emerged from dermatology in Germany.
• However, urology, gynecology, and endocrinology have a greater impact
on modern andrology.
• At least 15% of couples throughout the world experience andrological
issues, which have become both a prevalent and significant problem.
• Male infertility, male contraception, hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction,
and male senescence are among the main issues addressed by andrology.
• Andrology encompasses a variety of conditions, including testicular
cancer, prostate disorders like benign prostatic hyperplasia and
carcinoma, delayed puberty, family planning and contraception,
cryopreservation of semen and testicular tissue, hormone replacement
therapy, forensic paternity issues, and aging in men.
Symptomatology of male
infertility
• TYPE I – erection problems (0,3-7%)
• TYPE II – azoospermia (0,9%-16%)
• TYPE III – immunological infertility (3,4%-25%)
• TYPE IV – abnormal seminal quality (23%-48%)
• TYPE V – idiopathic sperm dysfunction (0-25%)
Diagnosis
• General examination
• Semen analysis
• Other diagnostic tests:
• USG
• Hormonal diagnostic
• Diagnostic tests for Assisted Reproductive Technology
TYPE I – erection problems
(0,3-7%)
• Normal ejaculation
• Hypospermia (semen volume < 2,0 ml) – chronic prostatitis
• Impotence
• Retrograde ejaculation
• Neurogenic– DM, SM
• Anatomical
• Jatrogenic – drugs, operations
• disejaculation
• Functional – anorgazmia
• Neurogenic – spinal injury
• Jatrogenic – drugs, chemiotherapy, radiotherapy, operations
TYPE II – azoospermia
(0,9%-16%)
• Pre-testicular causes
• Hypothalamic or pituitary disorder – LH, FSH deficiency, Kallman
syndrome, trauma, tumors, inflammation, meningitis
• Testicular causes
• Primary testicular failure
• Congenital – 47XXY, del Y, AZF
• Acquired- mumps, testicular torsion, castration
• Jatrogenic – radiotherapy, chemotherapy
• Post-testicular causes
• Congenital
• Acquired – inflammations (gonorrhea)
• Jatrogenic – vasectomy, hernia operation
Diagnostic tests for Assisted
Reproductive Technology- ICSI
• FSH
• If < 12IU – sperm biopsy is effective in 80-90%
• Blocked ejaculatory duct (Micro-Epididymal Sperm
Aspiration –MESE)
• Other (Testicular Sperm Extirpation- TESE, Testicular
Sperm Aspiration- TESA)
TYPE III – immunological infertility
(3,4%-25%)
Antisperm antibodies – the immune system may produce antibodies that attack
and weaken or disable sperm
• Auto-immunological diseases
• Consequences of testicular trauma
Congenital
• Undescended testicles Sexually transmitted disease (gonorrhoea) or testicular
infection (mumps)
• Vascular Testicular torsion
• Varicocoeles Diseases: Thyroid failure; Addison disease.
• auto-immunological diseases;
• Environmental factors Drugs (sulfasalazine, T, chemotherapy)
• Temperature Other factors (X-rays, lead, cigarette s
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breeding soundness exam in bulls.pptx
1.
2. BSE is the examination conducted on bulls prior
to the breeding season to assess their
reliability and capability as breeding animal.
3. Objectives
• To understand examination of a bull for
breeding soundness evaluation.
• To understand different systems to be
examined and the scoring system.
• To understand grading of bulls based on the
scoring.
6. History
Management:
•Genetic potential of the bull: Dam’s yield/ progeny
yield
• Feed
•Previous Use
•Breeding Behaviour
• fertility records of the bull should be noted:
Medical:
• Vaccinations
• Previous Health Information
7. Breeding Soundness Evaluation
Components
•
1. Physical examination of the animal.
2. Examination of external genitalia.
3. Examination of reproductive organs.
4. Evaluation of semen.
5. Mating ability: some assessment of the bull's
desire (libido) and ability to breed a female in
heat (termed serving capacity)..
6. Assessment of fertility factor in seminal plasma.
7. Other diagnostic tests
8. Appraoach
Restraining: Bulls should be well secured and
nose rings are of at most importance.
Slowly approach the bull talking in tones of
kindness
First approach should be towards shoulder areas
rather than back
9.
10. Physical examination
• Skin coat should be
smooth and shiny.
• Integument: check for
presence of any hernias
1. SKIN/INTEGUMENT
14. ** Critical.
•Sickle Hocked: Angle of tarsus is small.
•Post Legged/postiness: Angle of tarsus is large.
•Cow Hocked/toed-out stance/lateral rotation: hind
limbs are curved laterally.
• Bow legged/medial rotation: hind limbs are
curved medially.
•Crooked Legs/Feet
Physical examination
5. REAR LIMB LOCOMOTION CONFORMATION
15. View from back
A. Normal stance
B. Bow-legged
C. Cow hocked
View form side
D. Normal
E. Sickle hock
F. postiness
5. Rear Limb Locomotion conformation
18. • Joints
• Laminitis
• Scars around coronary band
• Interdigital growths
• Footrot
• Hoof Cracks
Physical examination
6. Neuromuskuloskeletal and hooves system
(NMSH)
19.
20.
21. Visual Exam of Scrotum
• Scrotal Conformation:
-Abaxial surface-convex
- Scrotal wall should be thin
and flexible
• Evidence of Injury
• Skin Lesions
• Vericoceles
22. Scrotal Circumference
• Indicates Fertility & Puberty
• Ensure Both Testicles are in
Scrotum, their shape, size and
consistency
• Place Tape at Largest Diameter
• Pull until Skin Indents
Visual Exam of Scrotum
26. Measurement
Minimum Recommended Scrotal Circumference in
Centimetres by Age for Bulls
Age of bull Minimum scrotal circumference
< 15 months 30 cms
15-18 months 31 cms
19-21 months 32 cms
22-24 months 33 cms
> 24 months 34 cms
27. Palpation of testis and epididymis
Palpation:
• Ensure There Are Two testicles
• Free & Moveable
• Symmetry
• Epididymis: a single,
torturous, coiled tubule
starting from the proximal
portion of the testis
**Ultrasonography of the testis is also practiced to
look for fluid filled structure.
28. Testicular shape, measurement and
consistency in bull
Shape of the testis Oval
Length 10-15 cm
Diameter 5.0-8.5 cm
weight 200-500 gm
Consistency (normal) Firm and resilient
Testicular dysfunction and degeneration(abnormal) Soft and flabby testis
Excessive hardness and irregular contour Fibrosis/calcification
29. Examination of penis and prepuce
Can be examined at the time of
semen collection or by palpation.
Look for
• Full penile and preputial
development.
• Inflammatory conditions,
fibropapilloma, fracture,
anatomical abnormality (presence
of penile frenulum), adhesions
etc..
37. Semen Evaluation
1. Mass Motility
Mass Activity (Gross) Descriptive value Numerical
scale
Extremely rapid waves and swirls Excellent (nearly 100% motile perms ) 5
Rapid waves and swirls Good (nearly 90% motile sperms ) 4
Waves and swirls are slow, scattered Fair (50-80% motile sperms) 3
Waves and swirls are absent Poor (40% progressive motile sperms) 2
Waves and swirls are absent Very poor (20% progressive motile
sperms)
1
Sperms are non-motile All dead 0
Initial motility should be > 70% and post thaw motility should be >50%
38. Types of motility observed in the spermatozoa
1. Sperms moving very rapidly in the straight
forward direction.
2. Forward circular motion because of defects
in mid piece and tail.
3. Reverse circling motion.
4. Oscillatory movements and jerks.
Semen Evaluation
2. Individual Motility
45. Assessment of libido and serving ability is widely
Used.
Two tests employed are:
1. Libido test
2. Serving capacity test
5. Mating ability
1. Service testing of bulls
Service test
46. Libido test
Single pre stimulated bull is introduced to a
restrained heifer
Libido is scored based on the number and vigour
of mating attempts.
** overall sexual interest can also be assessed
47. Service capacity test
Developed as a competitive mating test
Group of four to six bulls and oestrogenised
heifers are restrained
Number of mounts and services are recorded.
48.
49. Semen proteins as predictors of bull
fertility
Specific proteins found in bovine semen that
reflect fertility potential are:
1. Osteopontin (OPN)
2. Lipocalin type prostaglandin D 9PGD)synthase
3. Fertility-associated antigen(FAA)
4. Type-2 tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases
(TIMP-2)
50.
51. Test for examination of specific
infectious diseases
The bulls should be tested periodically against
a. Brucellosis
b. Campylobacteriosis
c. Leptospirosis
d. Trichomoniasis
e. Tuberculosis
f. Johne’s disease.
59. Economics of Testing
Bulls that have Passed a Breeding Soundness
Examination will have a 7% Increase in
Pregnancy Rates on Average Over Those that
were not Tested.
60. SUMMARY
• Breeding soundness evaluation is a practical
method to eliminate bulls with less than
satisfactory breeding potential.
• This evaluation should be conducted on every
bull 30 to 60 days before each breeding
season.
• Desire and ability to mate successfully.
• Bulls should be free of venereal diseases