PADRÃO ULTRASSONOGRÁFICO DO PARÊNQUIMA, MEDIASTINO E TÚNICAS TESTICULARES EM BOVINOS JOVENS DA RAÇA NELORE

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the ultrasonographic patterns of the testicles parenchyma, mediastinum and tunics in young Nellore bulls with absence of echogenicity and relative density changes. Testes of 111 animals underwent clinical and ultrasonographic evaluation at 9, 13, and 15 months of age. Testicular parenchyma presented uniform pattern at low echogenicity. Positive correlation was found between age and testicular mediastinum. Testicular tunics were distinguished only in presence of fluid. The results of this research contribute with andrologic evaluation, allowing early detection of testicular disorders.

Keywords

• Echography
• Nellore Bulls
• reproductive tract.