logging in or signing up cryptorchidism Peppar Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1401 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 19, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Cryptorchidism: Cryptorchidism Christa Hermes Danielle Johnson AnSc 3221Cryptochidism: What is it?: Cryptochidism: What is it? A sex-linked condition in which the testes fail to descend into the scrotum There are two types:: There are two types: Unilateral is when only one testis descends into the scrotum Bilateral is when both testes fail to descend into the scrotumSlide4: Occurs in most mammals Most prevalent in dogs Both males and females can be carriers of the trait More Info: More Info Heterozygous males are not affected Homozygous males will be cryptorchidDetection: Detection Early detection is easy in most mammals except dogs and humans The Testes: The Testes The testes of most males develop in the abdominal cavity As the male grows in the womb the testes descend Some are fully descended at birth Others complete their descend after birthSlide8: In some cases the spermatic cord does not completely develop and the testis cannot descend There are also cases in which the testis does not develop at all Slide9: Bull’s Reproductive TractEffects on Different Species: Effects on Different Species The effects on different species range from only having slight problems to the possibility of cancerHumans: Humans The child can have surgery to have the testis brought out of the body This is usually done at no later than two years of age If surgery is not performed this can cause fertility problems later in lifeDogs: Dogs Dogs: the most common way to deal with this is by neutering the dog Dogs are then not allowed to compete in conformation Horses: Horses It can be difficult to geld a horse If the retained testicle is not removed the horse my exhibit aggressive behavior Livestock: Livestock Livestock will exhibit many of the same characteristics of horsesConclusions: Conclusions Cryptorchidism can cause many problems with breeding, production and sales of animals. It is not recommended that cryptorchid animals be bred because the possibility of the defect being passed on to offspring.Sources: Sources http://www.awfa.org/cryptart.phtml http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/beef/g536.htm http://www.labbies.com/reproduction5.htm http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/beef/g536.htm You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
cryptorchidism Peppar Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1401 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 19, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Cryptorchidism: Cryptorchidism Christa Hermes Danielle Johnson AnSc 3221Cryptochidism: What is it?: Cryptochidism: What is it? A sex-linked condition in which the testes fail to descend into the scrotum There are two types:: There are two types: Unilateral is when only one testis descends into the scrotum Bilateral is when both testes fail to descend into the scrotumSlide4: Occurs in most mammals Most prevalent in dogs Both males and females can be carriers of the trait More Info: More Info Heterozygous males are not affected Homozygous males will be cryptorchidDetection: Detection Early detection is easy in most mammals except dogs and humans The Testes: The Testes The testes of most males develop in the abdominal cavity As the male grows in the womb the testes descend Some are fully descended at birth Others complete their descend after birthSlide8: In some cases the spermatic cord does not completely develop and the testis cannot descend There are also cases in which the testis does not develop at all Slide9: Bull’s Reproductive TractEffects on Different Species: Effects on Different Species The effects on different species range from only having slight problems to the possibility of cancerHumans: Humans The child can have surgery to have the testis brought out of the body This is usually done at no later than two years of age If surgery is not performed this can cause fertility problems later in lifeDogs: Dogs Dogs: the most common way to deal with this is by neutering the dog Dogs are then not allowed to compete in conformation Horses: Horses It can be difficult to geld a horse If the retained testicle is not removed the horse my exhibit aggressive behavior Livestock: Livestock Livestock will exhibit many of the same characteristics of horsesConclusions: Conclusions Cryptorchidism can cause many problems with breeding, production and sales of animals. It is not recommended that cryptorchid animals be bred because the possibility of the defect being passed on to offspring.Sources: Sources http://www.awfa.org/cryptart.phtml http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/beef/g536.htm http://www.labbies.com/reproduction5.htm http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/beef/g536.htm