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Bacterial epididymitis in two stallions.

J P Held1, S Adair, M D McGavin

  • 1Department of Rural Practice, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37901-1071.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Bacterial epididymitis in stallions caused by S zooepidemicus can be diagnosed using semen analysis and bloodwork. Treatment with surgery and antibiotics may not always clear the infection in affected horses.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Equine Reproduction
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Bacterial epididymitis is a significant reproductive challenge in stallions.
  • Streptococcus zooepidemicus is a potential causative agent.
  • Understanding diagnostic markers and treatment outcomes is crucial for equine fertility.

Observation:

  • Two stallions presented with unilateral bacterial epididymitis.
  • Diagnosis involved bacterial isolation (S zooepidemicus), semen analysis (WBC count), elevated blood fibrinogen, and leukocytosis with a regenerative left shift.
  • Ultrasonography showed exudate accumulation in the epididymis tail.

Findings:

  • One stallion experienced persistent infection despite unilateral orchiectomy and antibiotic treatment.

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  • High seminal pH was noted in one affected horse.
  • Treatment efficacy varied, with one case showing treatment failure.

    • Implications:

    • This study highlights the diagnostic criteria for S zooepidemicus epididymitis in stallions.
    • It underscores the potential challenges in eradicating the infection, even with combined treatment modalities.
    • Further research into optimal treatment strategies for equine epididymitis is warranted.