Kiki Mullikin, M. Byron, Janice Chen, S. H. Cheong, C. Gartley, M. Diel de Amorim
{"title":"Ovarian remnant syndrome in small animals: case series","authors":"Kiki Mullikin, M. Byron, Janice Chen, S. H. Cheong, C. Gartley, M. Diel de Amorim","doi":"10.58292/ct.v14i4.9174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14i4.9174","url":null,"abstract":"Our objective was to report the utility of various diagnostic tests in identifying ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS) in dogs and cats. Medical records from 2 referral teaching hospitals (Health Sciences Centre at the Ontario Veterinary College and Cornell University Hospital for Animals) were examined and 48 animals (31 dogs and 17 cats) were chosen. Data included were based on sufficient clinical or diagnostic evidence of ORS. Histopathology was used as the confirmatory test for ORS. There was no difference between the proportions of dogs versus cats diagnosed with ORS. Similarly, there was no difference in the proportions of ovarian remnants (OR) between large, medium, or small dogs, or the side (right, left, or bilateral) in which OR was diagnosed. Vaginal cytology and transabdominal ultrasonography findings, and serum progesterone concentrations had the highest chance of correctly identifying an OR prior to exploratory surgery. Transabdominal ultrasonography had strong agreement with OR location identified at surgery. Presumptive intraoperative diagnosis of OR was possible in 39/41 cases (95.1%). Auxiliary diagnostic testing should be recommended to confirm functional ovarian tissue before surgery to reduce unnecessary surgery. Additionally, transabdominal ultrasonography examination may reduce surgical time since ovarian remnant location has strong agreement with surgical findings.","PeriodicalId":93421,"journal":{"name":"Clinical theriogenology","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70899987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Philippa Gibbons, E. Devine, D. Dutton, Tiffany Pulliam, S. Anderson, Julie A Hunt
{"title":"Development and validation of an ovine cesarean surgery model and rubric","authors":"Philippa Gibbons, E. Devine, D. Dutton, Tiffany Pulliam, S. Anderson, Julie A Hunt","doi":"10.58292/ct.v14i4.9170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14i4.9170","url":null,"abstract":"Clinical skills are learned through deliberate practice with specific feedback. However, it is not possible to provide such experience to each student in food animal reproductive procedures (e.g., cesarean surgery). Aims of this study were to create an ovine cesarean surgery model to facilitate skill acquisition, to create a scoring rubric to assess performance, and to gather validation evidence for the model and rubric. A commercially available ovine manikin was modified using poured silicone to create suturable skin, muscle, and uterus containing a commercially available fetal lamb manikin that could be manipulated and delivered. A scoring rubric consisting of a 16-item checklist and 5 global rating scores (GRS) was created. Model was tested by veterinarians (n = 14, experts) and veterinary students (n = 16, novices) in a validation study that evaluated evidence in content, internal structure, and relationship with other variables (level of training). Most experts (93%) felt that the model would be helpful to teach procedural steps; also experts (100%) agreed that the model would improve students’ skill in performing cesarean surgery. Novices scored lower than experts on the checklist and total GRS, and novices’ surgical times were longer than experts’ times. Content evidence and relationship with other variables evidence supported validation of the model and rubric. Checklist reliability (alpha = 0.58) could be improved by increasing the number of items and further refining them.","PeriodicalId":93421,"journal":{"name":"Clinical theriogenology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45413438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. French, L. Segabinazzi, A. Kent, Shelby Nester, Erik W. Peterson, R. Gilbert
{"title":"Ovulation induction in Caribbean jennies in the tropics","authors":"H. French, L. Segabinazzi, A. Kent, Shelby Nester, Erik W. Peterson, R. Gilbert","doi":"10.58292/ct.v14i4.9168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14i4.9168","url":null,"abstract":"The population of some endangered donkey breeds in tropical regions has declined recently. Therefore, there is an increasing interest to improve the reproductive management of these animals. Ovulation induction agents are often used in equine practice to optimize reproduction techniques. However, limited information exists to support its use in donkeys. Therefore, we compared 2 ovulation-inducing agents (commonly used in equine practice) to hasten ovulation in Caribbean jennies in the tropics. Five cycles of 8 Caribbean jennies were used. Jennies were monitored via transrectal ultrasonography and in 4 estrous cycles they had ovulation induced with either 2,500 IU of hCG or 1.8 mg of deslorelin acetate when a follicle measuring between 27 - 30 mm or > 30 mm in diameter was diagnosed. In the Control-assigned cycle, jennies were not treated with hormones and had spontaneous ovulation. Follicle diameters affected (p < 0.05) the interval to ovulation. When given with a follicle > 30 mm, either treatment reduced (p < 0.05) the interval to ovulation. A higher percentage of jennies ovulated within 48 hours after hCG or deslorelin acetate with > 30 mm follicle (p < 0.05), and with deslorelin acetate with 27 - 30 mm follicle (p < 0.05) than in the Control-assigned cycle. In conclusion, Caribbean jennies in tropics with > 30 mm follicle responded to ovulation induction with hCG or deslorelin acetate, with ovulation occurring within 48 hours.","PeriodicalId":93421,"journal":{"name":"Clinical theriogenology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42220161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cervical duplication in dogs","authors":"D. Mahoney, Amber Nebel, M. Whitacre, S. Lyle","doi":"10.58292/ct.v14i4.9173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14i4.9173","url":null,"abstract":"Two maiden bulldogs with cervical duplication were presented for breeding management. Dogs were successfully impregnated via endoscope-assisted transcervical insemination (TCI) and had their litters via cesarean surgery. A common uterine body between 2 cervical openings and 2 uterine horns was noticed (with no other reproductive abnormalities) at surgery. Duplication of the cervix has apparently not been previously described in dogs. With TCI becoming a more frequently used method of breeding, it is probable that defects involving failed or incomplete fusion of the paramesonephric duct during embryological development will be more frequently observed by clinicians.","PeriodicalId":93421,"journal":{"name":"Clinical theriogenology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49594574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Gianino, J. Kopper, J. Troy, K. Kersh, Alanna M Farrell, Eleas Wu, Michael Yaeger, P. Merkatoris, Katheryn Johnson, T. Beachler
{"title":"Uroperitoneum in a preparturient mare","authors":"G. Gianino, J. Kopper, J. Troy, K. Kersh, Alanna M Farrell, Eleas Wu, Michael Yaeger, P. Merkatoris, Katheryn Johnson, T. Beachler","doi":"10.58292/ct.v14.9285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14.9285","url":null,"abstract":"A 12-year pregnant Thoroughbred mare at ~ 340 days of pregnancy was presented for evaluation of lethargy, anorexia, and colicsigns. Reproductive examination was unremarkable; however, uroperitoneum was diagnosed via transabdominal ultrasonography,serum biochemistry, and peritoneal fluid analysis. Mare was medically stabilized for 24 hours. To promote fetal maturation, 80mg dexamethasone was given prior to Caesarean section and exploratory celiotomy. A ventral urinary bladder wall rupture andmultiple descending colon mesenteric rents were identified and repaired. Foal was delivered alive, treated for neonatal maladjustmentsyndrome, and discharged after 14 days. Seven days after surgery, severe complications of the mare led to its abrupt declinein health and sudden death.","PeriodicalId":93421,"journal":{"name":"Clinical theriogenology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47119901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kelsey Martin, Agata M Parsons, Greg Burns, G. Bouma, Fiona K. Hollinshead
{"title":"Disorders of sexual development: a case of XX sex reversal in a mixed breed dog negative for SRY (sex-determining region on the Y chromosome) gene","authors":"Kelsey Martin, Agata M Parsons, Greg Burns, G. Bouma, Fiona K. Hollinshead","doi":"10.58292/ct.v14.9287","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14.9287","url":null,"abstract":"An 8-month mixed breed dog (from shelter) was evaluated for its abnormal external genital (enlarged os clitoris protruding externallyfrom the vulva) condition. Dog had phenotypic female appearance. Testicular-like tissue was removed via laparoscopy-assistedgonadectomy. Genotype was determined using blood and gonadal tissue (via histology and immunohistochemistry). Doghad XX chromosomes and was negative for SRY (sex-determining region on the Y chromosome) gene.","PeriodicalId":93421,"journal":{"name":"Clinical theriogenology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45834715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Taylor Lashlee, Adrienne N DiFoggio, Pablo Jarrin-Yepez, H. Schwartz, M. Colburn, A. Cushing, Tulio Prado
{"title":"Breeding soundness examination in a clouded leopard","authors":"Taylor Lashlee, Adrienne N DiFoggio, Pablo Jarrin-Yepez, H. Schwartz, M. Colburn, A. Cushing, Tulio Prado","doi":"10.58292/ct.v14.9284","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14.9284","url":null,"abstract":"A 3-year male clouded leopard was presented to the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Theriogenology servicesfor a breeding soundness examination. On physical examination, the left testis felt abnormally small. On ultrasonography,no abnormalities were observed; testis and prostate were of normal size. Semen was collected with a pulsator electroejaculatorand a ram electroejaculator probe (commonly used to collect semen in small ruminants). The purpose of using this electroejaculatorand probe was to determine if they could be used to collect semen from a clouded leopard. Using manual settings with thisdevice we collected ~ 0.2 - 0.3 ml of semen. Motility and morphology of sperm were acceptable. We concluded that the PulsatorIV electroejaculator and ram probe can be used to collect semen as part of breeding soundness evaluation in a clouded leopard.","PeriodicalId":93421,"journal":{"name":"Clinical theriogenology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47439007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ali Bazzazan, Nelson Cardenas, Dominic Dolbec, M. Segura, R. Lefebvre
{"title":"Immunoglobulin G, white blood cell, and fibrinogen concentrations among dairy cows with and without endometritis during transition period","authors":"Ali Bazzazan, Nelson Cardenas, Dominic Dolbec, M. Segura, R. Lefebvre","doi":"10.58292/ct.v14.9283","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14.9283","url":null,"abstract":"Postpartum reproductive performance closely depends on uterine health. Under normal circumstances, almost 100% of cows haveuterine contamination within first 2 weeks after calving. Whereas the innate immune and reproductive systems usually eliminatemost offending microbes, persistent infection still reportedly occurs in ~ 20% of postpartum cows. Our purpose was to estimateconcentrations of systemic immune indicators (IgG, white blood cells, and fibrinogen) during the transition period in dairy cowswith and without endometritis. Fifty-nine multiparous cows were systematically and consecutively enrolled during the dry periodand examined 6 times from 40 days before to 40 days after calving. Cows in the diseased group (n = 11) were identified based on4 criteria (presence of Trueperella pyogenes grade > 2 in the uterus, clinical endometritis, subclinical endometritis, and cervicitis).Cows in the control group (n = 11) were negative for all 4 criteria. Prevalence of Trueperella pyogenes, clinical endometritis, subclinicalendometritis, and cervicitis was 25, 16, 23, and 31%, respectively. Concentrations of IgG, white blood cells, and fibrinogen didnot change over the period or vary among control and diseased cows. In conclusion, systemic indicators of inflammation were notgood markers for diagnosing or monitoring endometritis in postpartum dairy cows.","PeriodicalId":93421,"journal":{"name":"Clinical theriogenology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45132600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yamilka Lago-Alvarez, Hailey Rose, Denaé N. Campanale, I. Porter, K. Simpson, S. H. Cheong, M. Diel de Amorim
{"title":"Thromboembolic disorder in a dog after cesarean surgery","authors":"Yamilka Lago-Alvarez, Hailey Rose, Denaé N. Campanale, I. Porter, K. Simpson, S. H. Cheong, M. Diel de Amorim","doi":"10.58292/ct.v14.9286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14.9286","url":null,"abstract":"A 3-year female dog (intact primiparous) overweight Labrador Retriever was presented as an emergency (fever, lethargy, and anorexia)patient. Four days earlier, this dog had a dystocia (secondary uterine inertia with stillborn fetus) that was relieved via cesareansurgery. Disseminated intravascular coagulation panel indicated marked increases in D-dimers, increases in partial prothrombintime, and decreases in antithrombin III activity. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a severely mottled spleen with multifocalinfarction. Arterial blood gas analysis indicated increases in alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient. Pulmonary thromboembolism wassuspected. Based on the history (peripartum obesity and cesarean delivery) and clinical manifestation, it was hypothesized that thepregnancy-related hypercoagulable state and postpartum period led to the development of venous thromboembolism. To authors’knowledge, this is the first case report of a suspected thromboembolic disorder in a postcesarean dog.","PeriodicalId":93421,"journal":{"name":"Clinical theriogenology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47388996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}