Effect of infection on spermatogenesis in three Zebu bulls (). A case report |
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Authors: | J. Kumi-Diaka O.O.J. Bale D. Ogwu D. Osori |
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Affiliation: | Department of Surgery and Medicine Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria |
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Abstract: | This case report addresses the occurrence of Brucellosis and its effect on the cattle in developing countries. Three Zebu bulls () are presented and the clinical and pathologic signs are described. Conception rates declined following an abortion storm in one herd and without prior abortions in another herd. Semen collected by electro-ejaculation was found to be azoospermic or with very few spermatozoa. was isolated from seminal vesicles, testes and epididymides. Organs affected and showing microscopic lesions were testes, epididymides and seminal vesicles. The latter were not consistently affected. None of the bulls showed impairment of libido or breeding capacity. |
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