Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Veterinary gynaecology, andrology, and obstetrics include the study of the female and male reproductive systems, addressing pre-, peri-, and post-surgical as well as non-surgical interventions during parturition. This subject covers the anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs, reproductive endocrinology, oestrous cycles, breeding management, pregnancy, parturition, infertility, and obstetrical complications. It also includes andrology, covering male reproductive physiology, semen evaluation, and breeding soundness. Close subject description
Veterinary gynaecology, andrology, and obstetrics include the study of the female and male reproductive systems, addressing pre-, peri-, and post-surgical as well as non-surgical interventions during parturition.
This subject covers the anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs, reproductive endocrinology, oestrous cycles, breeding management, pregnancy, parturition, infertility, and obstetrical complications. It also includes andrology, covering male reproductive physiology, semen evaluation, and breeding soundness.
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4 availableVeterinary Gynaecology
All topics- Development of Male and Female Reproductive Organs
- Reproductive Anatomy and Structure of the Bony Pelvis
- Pelvimetry
- Ovaries of Animals
- Oviduct (Egg tube) Role in Reproduction
- Role of Uterus in Reproduction
- Cervix of Animals
- Vagina of Animals
- Vestibule and Vulva of Animals
- Puberty in Female Animals
- Ovogenesis or Oogenesis in Animals
- Ovulation in Animals
- Process of Fertilization
- Conception Failure
- Pregnancy Failure
- Oestrus Cycle in Animals
- Estrous Cycle in the Mare
- Estrous Cycle in the Sow
- Estrous Cycle in Sheep and Goat
- Endocrine Control of Oestrous Cycle
- Factors Affecting Oestrous Cycle
- Aberrations of Estrus and Oestrous Cycle
- Estrus Detection in Farm Animals
- Silent Estrus in Mares
- Transitional Spring Estrus in Mares
- Estrus Detection in Dogs
- Vaginal Exfoliative Cytology (VEC)
- Vaginal Endoscopy in Dogs
- Hormone Assay in Dogs for Estrus Detection
- Role of Hormones in Female Reproduction
- Endocrine Regulation of Reproduction
- Placental Hormones in Reproduction
- Estrogen in Animals
- Prostaglandins in Animals
- Gonadal Hormones in Animals
- Seasonal Breeding in Animals
- Pregnancy Diagnosis in Cows
- Pregnancy Diagnosis in Mares
- Pregnancy Diagnosis in Sows
- Pregnancy Diagnosis in Sheep and Goats
- Pregnancy Diagnosis in Female Dogs
- Pregnancy Diagnosis in Cats
- Different Clinical Methods of Pregnancy Diagnosis in Farm Animals
- Anestrus in Cows
- Repeat Breeding Syndrome
- Cystic Ovaries or Cystic Ovarian Degeneration
- Infertility in the Cows
- Hormonal Causes of Infertility
- Anatomical Factors Affecting Fertility
- Infertility due to Acquired Abnormalities
- Management Causes of Infertility
- Nutritional Causes of Infertility
- Non Infectious Causes of Infertility
- Endometritis in Animals
- Uterine Lavage in Mares
- Vaginitis in Animals
- Pyometra
- Salpingitis
- Cervicitis
- Infectious Diseases Causing Infertility
- Protozoal Diseases Causing Infertility
- Viral Diseases Causing Infertility
- Fungal Diseases Causing Infertility
- Induction of Estrus in Cows
- Induction of Estrus in Mares
- Induction of Estrus in Does
- Induction of Estrus in Gilt and Sow
- Estrus Induction in Dogs
- Protocols for Inducing Estrus and Ovulation in Farm Animals
- Abnormalities of Reproductive Tract in Animals
- Reproductive Abnormalities in Cows and Heifers
- Adhesions, Abscesses and Tumors of Uterus
- Abnormalities of Ovaries
- Hydrosalpinx and Pyosalpinx
- Reproductive Abnormalities in Mares (Female Horses)
- Reproductive Abnormalities in Pigs (Sows and Gilts)
- Reproductive Abnormalities in Sheep and Goats
- Reproductive Abnormalities in Female Dogs
- Reproductive Organs in Queen Cats
- Reproductive Abnormalities in Queen Cats
- Embryo Transfer Technology
- Embryo Transfer in Horses
- Embryo Transfer in Swines
- Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET)
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Fertility Parameters
- Investigation of the Individual Infertile Cow
- Summary of the Signs of Infertility
- Immunomodulation for Enhancement of Fecundity
- Influence of Steroid Hormones on Uterineimmune Responses
- Immunomodulators for Treatment of Metritis or Endometritis
- Superfetation and Superfecundation
- Estrus Synchronization in Cows
Dog and Cat Reproduction
All topics- Breeding of the Bitch
- Estrous Cycle in Dogs
- Estrous Cycle in Cats
- Recommendations for a Breeding Programme
- Artificial Insemination in Dogs
- Physical and Reproductive Examination of Bitches
- Pseudopregnancy in Dogs
- Mismating in Dogs
- Infertility in Female Dogs
- Early Fetal Resorption in Bitches
- Hypoluteoidism in Bitches
- Shortened Interestrus Interval in Bitches
- Prolonged Interestrus Interval in Bitches
- Transmissible Venereal Tumour (TVT) in Dogs
- Puerperal Tetany (Eclampsia)
- Postpartum Metritis in Dogs and Cats
- Subinvolution of Placental Sites (SIPS)
- Mastitis in Dogs
- Galactostasis in Dogs and Cats
- Ovariohysterectomy (OHE) in Dogs
Veterinary Obstetrics
All topics- Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy (MRP)
- Placentation
- Classification of Placenta
- Anatomical Classification of Placenta
- Classification of Placenta Based on Separation Between Fetal and Maternal Blood Supply
- Classification of Placenta Based on Degree of Contact Between Chorionic Villi and Endometrium
- Placenta of Horse (Mare)
- Amniotic Plaques, Hippomanes and Cervical Star
- Sources of Progesterone during Gestation
- Hormones and Functions of Placenta
- Abortion in Cow
- Sample Collection for Abortion Cases
- Chemical and Plant Causes of Abortion
- Hormonal and Nutritional Causes of Abortion
- Physical and Miscellaneous Causes of Abortion
- Assessment of Fetal Age
- Dropsical Conditions of Fetal Membranes and Fetus
- Hydramnios
- Hydrallantois
- Dropsy of the Fetus
- Fetal Mummification
- Fetal Maceration
- Pyometra in Cattle
- Mucometra or Hydrometra
- Teratology
- Head and Central Nervous System Anomalies
- Skeletal Anomalies
- Anomalies of the Trunk
- Embryonic Duplications
- Intersexes
- Pseudohermaphrodites
- Freemartin
- Torsion of the Uterus
- Cervico Vaginal Prolapse
- Management and Treatment of Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Prolapse in Small Ruminants
- Total Uterine Prolapse
- Application of Vulvar Sutures
- Termination of Pregnancy in Cows
- Termination of Pregnancy in Mares
- Signs of Approaching Parturition
- Initiation of Parturition
- Stages of Parturition
- Care of a Newborn Calf
- Postpartum Period or Puerperium
- Factors Affecting Uterine Involution in Animals
- Clinical Approach to Obstetrical Cases
- Dystocia
- Causes of Dystocia
- Postural Abnormalities Causing Dystocia
- Obstetrical Terminologies
- Examination of an Obstetrical Case
- Obstetrical Equipment and Instruments
- Obstetrical Anaesthesia
- Epidural Anaesthesia
- Obstetrical Operation
- Mutation Operation
- Fetal Extraction or Traction
- Fetotomy or Embryotomy
- Caesarean Section
- Uterine Inertia
- Episiotomy
- Cervicotomy
- Pelvic Symphysiotomy
- Injuries and Diseases Related to Parturition
- Postpartum Haemorrhage
- Lacerations of the Birth Canal
- Hematomas and Contusions of the Birth Canal
- Gluteal Nerve Paralysis
- Obturator Nerve Paralysis
- Peroneal Nerve Paralysis
- Rupture of Gastrocnemius Muscle
- Uterine Rupture
- Rupture of the Vagina
- Rupture of the Perineum and Vulva
- Prolapse of the Intestine
- Prolapse of the Rectum
- Prolapse of the Urinary Bladder
- Eversion of the Urinary Bladder
- Sub Involution of Placental Sites (SIPS)
- Retained Fetal Membranes (RFM) in Cows
- Retained Fetal Membranes (RFM) in Mares
- Postpartum Uterine Infections
- Septic Metritis
- Puerperal Metritis
Andrology
All topics- Embryology of Male Reproductive System
- Components of Male Reproductive System
- Scrotum
- Testis
- Thermoregulation of Testis
- Blood Testis Barrier
- Testicular Descent
- Testis of Different Species
- Epididymis
- Inguinal Canal, Vas Deferens and Ampulla
- Accessory Sex Glands of Male
- Seminal Vesicle
- Prostate Gland
- Bulbourethral Glands (Cowper’s Glands)
- Penis of Male Animals
- Puberty and Sexual Maturity in Male Animals
- Factors Affecting Puberty and Sexual Maturity in Male Animals
- Endocrinology of Male Reproduction
- Spermatogenesis (Spermatocytogenesis and Spermiogenesis)
- Spermatozoa
- Factors Affecting Spermatogenesis
- Sexual Behaviour in Male Animals
- Searching for a Sexual Partner and Courtship
- Sexual Arousal
- Copulatory Behaviours
- Post Copulatory Behaviour
- Factors Influencing Sex Drive
- Forms of Male Infertility
- Potency
- Factors Affecting Copulatory Ability
- Impotentia Coeundi
- Inability to Protrude the Penis
- Deviation of the Penis
- Adhesions of Penis and Prepuce
- Tumors of Penis and Prepuce
- Phimosis
- Paraphimosis
- Balanoposthitis
- Uncommon Causes of Libido Loss in Animals
- Impotentia Generandi
- Testicular Hypoplasia
- Congenital Sperm Cell Defects
- Chromosomal Abnormalities Causing Infertility
- Cryptorchidism
- Testicular Torsion
- Acquired Testicular Pathology
- Testicular Degeneration
- Testicular Tumors in Dogs
- Epididymitis
- Anomalies of the Epididymis
- Cysts and Tumors of Epididymis
- Pathology of the Vas Deferens and Ampullitis
- Seminal Vesiculitis
- Pathology of the Prostate Gland
- Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Coital Injuries in Male Animals
- Artificial Insemination Instruments
- Andrology Instruments
- Vasectomy in Bulls
- Castration in Cattle
- Surgical Management of Penile Conditions
- Persistent Frenulum
- Penile Fibropapilloma
- Reefing (Segmental Posthetomy)
- Epididymectomy
- Components and Layout of a Semen Station
- Equipment Required for Semen Banks
- Preparation of Teaser Bull
- Penile-Prepuce Translocation in Bulls
- Penopexy in Bulls
- Preputial Pouch Technique in Bulls
- Management of Bulls for Breeding Purpose
- Methods of Semen Collection in Bulls
- Massage Technique of Semen Collection
- Artificial Vagina for Semen Collection
- Electro Ejaculator for Semen Collection
- Semen Evaluation Techniques
- Macroscopic Examination of Semen
- Microscopic Examination of Semen
- Semen Concentration Estimation
- Live and Dead Sperm Estimation
- Acrosome Integrity of Sperms
- Sperm Abnormalities
- Hypo Osmotic Swelling Test (HOST)
- Methylene Blue Reduction Test for Semen Quality Evaluation
- Fructolytic Index in Semen
- Hygienic Practices and Sterilization Protocols in Semen Stations
- Sterilization of AI Laboratory Equipment
- Semen Diluters (Extenders)
- Ambient Temperature Semen Diluents
- Refrigerator Temperature Semen Diluents
- Ultralow Temperature Semen Diluents
- Tris–Egg Yolk–Glycerol Diluent (Universal Diluent)
- Antibiotics in Semen Diluters
- Frozen Semen Packaging Methods
- Filling and Sealing of Semen Straws
- Freezing of Semen
- Artificial Insemination (AI)
- Thawing, Loading, and Sites of Semen Deposition
- Constraints of Frozen Semen
- Safe Handling and Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen Containers
- Ultrasound of the Testis for Infertility Analysis
- Breeding Soundness Evaluation in Bulls
- Semen Quality Evaluation and Bull Grading System