What is included in a breeding soundness exam?
The breeding soundness examination (BSE) involves a complete and systematic evaluation of the reproductive potential of a given male, including mating ability and libido, general physical examination and inspection of the genital organs, and assessment of sperm production and quality.
Why a breeding soundness examination is performed?
The breeding soundness examination (BSE) plays an important role in herd reproduction. Successful operations require that bulls have the ability to identify estrus females, service the females, and produce high quality sperm to fertilize the waiting egg.
How do you check a dog’s sperm?
Spermatocrit is determination of concentration by evaluation of percentage solids when semen is centrifuged in a hematocrit tube; this technique is not accurate in dogs. Total number of spermatozoa in the ejaculate can be calculated by multiplying the volume (in mls) by the concentration (number of sperm cells per ml).
What is a bull soundness test?
A bull breeding soundness evaluation is a uniform method of assessing a bull’s likelihood of accomplishing pregnancy in an appropriate number of open, healthy, cycling cows or heifers during a defined breeding season.
What are the 2 goals of a breeding soundness exam?
How much does a breeding soundness exam cost?
between $55 to $65 per bull
The average breeding soundness exam costs between $55 to $65 per bull and depending on the veterinarian the cost can go down based on the volume of animals tested. Both Koziol and Armstrong believe the benefits of performing a yearly breeding soundness exam outweigh the costs and time it takes to do the exam.
Why does my dog have blood in his sperm?
The blood can be centrifuged out of the sperm rich fraction if necessary. Blood in the third fraction, especially in large quantities, indicates prostatic disease. This may be prostate infection, hyperplasia (enlargement of the prostate), or more worrisome, prostate cancer.
How do you tell if a bull is breeding?
Look for raised hair, mud or bare patches over the female’s hindquarters. Also an indication of mating and estrus activity, it is another useful way to see if a cow has been serviced or not. These characteristics should be used to note breeding activity, but only if there is a breeding bull with the females.
How do you get a sperm sample from a bull?
An electro-ejaculator is a device inserted in the bull’s rectum that uses mild electrical stimulation of accessory sex glands to induce ejaculation. Semen is collected with an AV. Collected semen is taken into a warm lab promptly for initial microscopic evaluation.
How much does a breeding soundness exam cost Mare?
Stallion Breeding Soundness Exam $750.00 -includes evaluation of history and prior workups conducted by other investigators, review of records and consultation; semen collection, semen culture and EVA testing, semen evaluation, sperm morphology, scrotal and testicular measurements, sperm count, motility evaluation.
How can you tell if a bull is fertile?
Bulls can be tested for fertility using a breeding soundness exam. During the exam, they are inspected for anatomical correctness and abnormalities such as, penile warts, testicular infection, scrotal circumference and semen quality.