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Problems of the Accessory Sex Glands

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Turner R.M.
In: SFT - Theriogenology Annual Conference - Milwaukee, 2011 by Society for Theriogenology
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AUG 13, 2011
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Abstract

Problems of the accessory sex glands are reported in stallions. Seminal vesiculitis, although uncommon, is nonetheless the most frequently reported inflammatory/infectious pathology of the upper reproductive tract in stallions. Sperm occlusion of and accumulation within the ampullae is a common problem in breeding stallions, particularly following periods of sexual rest. It is important for theriogenologists to recognize these problems of the ampullae as they are typically highly treatable. In this presentation, the diagnosis and treatment of seminal vesiculitis will be reviewed. Sperm occlusion of and sperm accumulation within the ampullae also will be reviewed and data from a new case series will be presented. Finally, a case series of prostatic masses in geldings will be introduced. [...]

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Turner, R. (2011) “Problems of the Accessory Sex Glands”, SFT - Theriogenology Annual Conference - Milwaukee, 2011. Available at: https://www.ivis.org/library/sft/sft-theriogenology-annual-conference-milwaukee-2011/problems-of-accessory-sex-glands (Accessed: 08 June 2023).

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  • Turner R.M.

    Assistant Professor
    VMD PhD Dipl ACT
    Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, Kenneth Square
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