ULTRASONOGRAPHIC PATTERN OF TESTICULAR PARENCHYMA, MEDIASTINUM, AND TUNICS IN YOUNG NELLORE BULLS

Authors

  • Diogo José Cardilli Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brasil
  • Gilson Hélio Toniollo Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brasil
  • Athos Assumpçao Pastore Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brasil
  • Júlio Carlos Canola Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brasil
  • Maria Eugênia Zerlotti Mercadante Instituto de Zootecnia de Sertaozinho-SP
  • Joao Ademir Oliveira Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/cab.v11i4.6599

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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.

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Published

2010-12-21

How to Cite

CARDILLI, Diogo José; TONIOLLO, Gilson Hélio; PASTORE, Athos Assumpçao; CANOLA, Júlio Carlos; MERCADANTE, Maria Eugênia Zerlotti; OLIVEIRA, Joao Ademir. ULTRASONOGRAPHIC PATTERN OF TESTICULAR PARENCHYMA, MEDIASTINUM, AND TUNICS IN YOUNG NELLORE BULLS. Brazilian Animal Science/ Ciência Animal Brasileira, Goiânia, v. 11, n. 4, p. 899–905, 2010. DOI: 10.5216/cab.v11i4.6599. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/vet/article/view/6599. Acesso em: 5 dec. 2025.

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Veterinary Medicine