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By Jeannie Stall, R.V.T. Credits: 1. Common Diseases of Companion Animals by Alleice Summers 2. Livestock Disease Prevention by Joe Harper 3. Clip Art 4. Candi Davis photo REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM DISEASES

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Female Reproductive System Two ovaries Oviducts Uterus Cervix Vagina Vulva

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Vaginal Diseases Juvenile Vaginitis: Common issue in young puppies Clinical signs: vulvar discharge Trt: Rx Systemic antibiotics Adult Vaginitis: Causes: Viral, bacterial, anatomical issues, injury, contact irritants (chemical)

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Pseudopregnancy Due to exaggerated changes in normal hormones of a non-pregnant female ( Progesterone & Prolactin) Clinical signs: ~ 6-12 wks. post-estrus, wt. gain, enlarged mammary glands (even to the point of producing milk), & vaginal discharge, carry stuffed toys around, nesting, mothering behavior, ~ 1-3 wks. Duration Cure: OHE sx.

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Pyometra Bacterial infection in the uterus ~ Within 60 days of heat cycle Can be Open or Closed Closed- Cervix narrows d/t infection & inflammation, pus builds up/uterus can rupture Open- Infection drains via cervix Signs: Dehydration, Neutrophilic left shift, elev. ALK,BUN,TP Best Treatment : OHE sx. (dehydrated/azotemia concerns)

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Pregnancy Disorders Abortion- During gestation- Brucellosis - ZOONOTIC Fetal Reabsorption- During gestation/viral Fetal death- During gestation Dystocia- K9/cats:> 4 hr. labor w/o birth, difficult delivery/presentation (breech)/ > normal size, uterine fatigue, narrow birth canal.. Mastitis- Mammary gland inflam./infection Puerperal tetany- Eclampsia

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Inappropriate Maternal Behavior Aggressive (towards newborns)- Kill/cannibalize Indifference- No licking/caring/warm snuggle Clutz ( steps or lays on newborns) Do not continue to breed this female Cure /Trt: OHE sx.

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Lactation Issues Agalactia- No milk production Galactostasis- Milk stasis (swollen mamm. glands) Mastitis- Most common issue, septic inflammation of mamm. glands, single or multiple gland involvement Trt: Agalactia- Oxytocin Mastitis-Rx antibiotics, warm compresses, milk out glands

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Male Reproductive System Two testicles (Hopefully descended) If not= Cryptorchid/ Exploratory Sx. Duct system: Urethra, prostate gland, penis Scrotum Prepuce

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Prostate Gland Issues Only accessory sex gland in dog- Produces fluid to carry & protect sperm Prostate Dz. more common in dog than cat Hyperplasia issues seen intact males / Hormones amplify issue- Advise neuter sx. Prostatitis- Bacterial infection of gland Trt: Long-term Rx of antibiotics Best option: Neuter to decrease hormone levels

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Tumors Males: Testicular- More common in dogs Cryptorchids & inguinal hernia cases more susceptible Trt: Neuter sx. Penile- Rare in cats and dogs, however Transmissible Venereal Tumor is seen in K9 Females: Ovarian, Uterine, Cervical, Vaginal & Vulvar Trt: Surgical removal along with OHE sx. Mammary- K9 & cats / In K9, risk increases with each heat Trt: Surgical removal along with OHE sx.

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Equine Reproduction Heat cycle every 21 days w/ 5-7 day estrus Ovulate 24 48 hours before end of estrus Only has a 60 75 % Reproductive efficiency Cystic ovary = Colic-like symptoms Trt: Banamine

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Equine Abortions Causes: Bacterial or Viral Bacterial: E. coli, Salmonella, Klebsiella, Actinobacillus Clin. Signs: Abortion, discharge, premature milk let-down, Mare returns to estrus Trt: Uterine Flush w/antibiotics Rx Systemic antibiotics

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Viral Abortions Most common cause: Equine Herpesvirus type-1 ( EHV-1 ) Most occur in last trimester (Day 224-336) Involves multiple mares on same farm Diagnosis- Isolate virus from aborted fetal tissues/placenta WEAR GLOVES !!!! Killed vx. administered to preg. mares @ 5, 7 & 9 mo. of gestation

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Contagious Equine Metritis Cause: Gram - bacteria : Talorella equigenitalis Passed from Stallion to mare at breeding Clin. Signs: Lg. vol. discharge 10 to 14 days post breeding Diagnosis: Bacterial C/S samples (Stud & Mare) Trt: Chlorhexidine flush SID x 7 days-Stud/Mare Antibiotics not greatly effective

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Dystocia Difficult labor & birth- Usually w/ 1 st foal 2 nd stage of labor (rupture of amniotic sac to foal delivery) - should be < 20 min., as placenta breaks from maternal blood supply early in labor process Causes: Large foal for mares size, Twins Malpresentation (Breech,Twisted) Trt: Re-position foal/ Fetotomy/ C-section > Risk of loosing mare & foal

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Edometritis 4 classifications: the classification number = barren risk Causes: Freq. breedings / chronic infections ie: E.coli, Streptococcus zooepidemicus, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Anatomical vulva issues/ STDs / Old age tissue changes Clinical signs: +/- vulvar discharge, Failure to conceive Fluid accumulation in uterus Trt: Uterine lavage w/ antibiotics, Rx Oxytocin, Sx. correction of anatomical issues (Caslicks operation)

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Retained Placenta Placenta (afterbirth) should pass 3 6 hours post foaling Retained due to dystocia, torn placenta, ineffective contractions Clin. signs: Vaginal discharge, Placental membranes extending from vulva > 3 hrs. post foaling, Laminitis > 48 hours post foaling, systemic illness Trt: Oxytocin to stimulate uterine contractions, lavage, systemic antibiotics, Banamine to bind endotoxins

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Ovarian Tumors Clin. signs: Granulosa cell = Constant estrus Thecal cell = Aggressive behavior Anestrus Very Painful - Use caution when working w/ mare !!!! Trt: Sx. to excise ovary

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Uterine issues Uterine Artery Rupture: Rare but life threatening Causes: Friable tissues in older mare, straining during foaling, fetal pressure Trt: Sedation, dark & quiet stall, Guarded Prognosis d/t potential bleed out Uterine Prolapse: Seen after rough delivery - mare continues to strain Trt: Apply Hypertonic saline to moisten & shrink tissue to facilitate re-insertion of uterus Rx Oxytocin, Sedation/anesth., Systemic Ab.

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Rectal Tear Graded on I - IV scale ( IV most severe ) Causes: Foaling injury or rectal palpation injury (most often) ALWAYS Discuss rectal palpation procedures risk factor with horses owner PRIOR TO Rectal exam!! Clin. signs: Blood on palpation sleeve, colic symptoms, septicemia Trt: Emergency surgical repair of tear / Rx Banamine, +/- IV fluids / Feed soft, wet diet

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Fescue Toxicosis Ingestion of endophyte-infested tall fescue grasses (Ergovaline) Creates vasoconstriction & prolactin inhibition Clin. signs: Extended gestation (up to 13 months), dysmature foals ( sm. for gestestional age), thickened placentas, agalactia, weak foals d/t lack of colostrum Trt: Take mares off fescue pastures 60-90 days before foaling, Assist mare w/foaling, Tube feed foal, Provide colostrum to foal, Domperidone (Dopamine antaganist)

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Stallion Reproductive Issues Cryptorchid: One/both testes not descended into scrotum by 6 mo. - 2 yrs. of age Just as in other species, DO NOT use this male for breeding Castration required. MUST remove retained testicle, also. Penile tumors: Likely squamous cell carcinoma / sarcoid Penile paralysis: Non-retractable penis Causes: Rx Acepromazine, Sacral nerve injury (3 rd -4 th ), Trauma Rabies / EHV-1

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Sheep,Goats & Cattle Dystocia - No progression of labor within 30 minutes Due to: Malpresentation, Uterine fatigue caused by large fetus or multiple births, Undilated cervix (ringwomb), Prolapses-Uterine & vaginal > common in sheep than goats. * Hypocalcemia a factor in uterine prolapses * Nutritional issues a factor in vaginal prolapses Trt: Hyperosmotic solution to shrink tissue for replacement, purse-string suture or similar device

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Abortion ******** ZOONOTIC ISSUES ********* Campylobacter (Vibriosis): Route of transmission = ingested Still births, late-term abortions, weak lambs Trt: Penicillin, Streptomycin, Tetracycline Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydia): Transmitted via uterine fluids Pigeons & sparrows are reservoirs. Trt: Tetracycline (esp. in late gestation) Brucella sp. (Brucellosis) : A.K.A. Bangs Dz. in cattle Transmitted via ingestion, localizes in tissues & can pass in sperm Trt: NONE -- Cull infected animals from flock or herd !!! ** ALL 3 OF THESE DISEASES ARE ZOONOTIC !!! **

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ZOONOTIC ISSUES USE GLOVES & EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING ABORTED TISSUES !!!!

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Mastitis Udder inflammation : Infectious :(E.coli, Klebsiella, Mycoplasma or Pseudomonas) or Non-Infectious Clin. signs: Swollen, red, warm udder / Septicemia Thick, discolored milk/ Gangrenous udder Trt: C/S results for best Ab. choice Intramammary infusions Systemic Ab. Severe cases = Sx. amputation