The objective of this study is to determine the effects of certain environmental factors on the testicular size and body size of male Norduz lambs. In the study, testicular diameter, testicular length, scrotal length, and scrotal circumference were determined to be 2.98±0.10, 5.56±0.14, 9.76±0.16,...

This case report describes the presentation and surgical management of acquired indirect unilateral chronic reducible scrotal herniation in an 8-year-old Arabian stallion. The horse had a history of moderate unilateral swelling of the scrotum that had been noticed by the owner for 10 months. Upon...

Surgical sterilization of the male dog and cat is generally achieved by orchiectomy. In addition to sterilization, orchiectomy substantially reduces the incidence of the most common canine prostatic diseases and is often used to modify unwanted behaviors. For decades, the traditional approach for...

The negative effects of seasonality on ram fertility during the spring months (non-breeding season) can be addressed by administration of melatonin. Slow-release implants containing 18 mg of melatonin are available to improve reproductive responses in ewes but as far as we are aware nobody has...

Nematoda of the genus Setaria are worldwide distributed parasites found normally in the abdominal cavity of artiodactyls, equines and hyracoids. The development of these parasites is indirect and known vectors are haematophagous insects. S. equina is a parasite of the peritoneal cavity of equines...

Breeding soundness examination (BSE) is a common evaluation to predict the reproductive ability of male livestock. The generated guideline for BSE is specified for each animal species to enhance the performance of BSE. However, there is no particular BSE guideline for bucks yet; then, the BSE...