Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 17, 2025
Analysis of Chromosome Segregation, Histone Acetylation, and Spindle Morphology in Horse Oocytes
Published on: May 11, 2017
Monolateral chronicon orchitis in a stallion.
Ippolito De Amicis1, Roberta Bucci2, Brunella Giangaspero3
1University of Teramo, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Località Piano D'Accio, 64100 Teramo. ideamicis@unite.it.
Chronic orchitis in a stallion did not affect semen quality, despite testicular atrophy and sclerosis. Regular clinical and ultrasound evaluations are crucial for maintaining stallion reproductive health.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Equine Reproduction
Background:
- Orchitis and epididymo-orchitis are inflammatory conditions affecting the testicles.
- Chronic orchitis can lead to testicular changes, potentially impacting fertility.
Observation:
- A case of unilateral chronic orchitis in a 20-year-old Tiro Pesante Rapido (TPR) stallion with a history of good fertility is presented.
- The stallion was asymptomatic, but the left testis was smaller and harder than the right.
Findings:
- Histopathology revealed tubular atrophy, parenchymal sclerosis, calcification, and chronic inflammation (macrophages, lymphocytes) in the affected testis.
- Despite these pathological findings, semen analysis demonstrated good quality.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of periodic clinical and ultrasound examinations in stallions.
- Early detection and monitoring are vital for preserving reproductive performance in stallions with testicular abnormalities.
More Related Videos
11:53Laparoscopic Oocyte Retrieval and Cryopreservation during Vaginoplasty for Treatment of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome
Published on: May 10, 2022
06:15Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
Published on: August 9, 2024