The Visual Guide to
Bubaline Reproduction
- Bulls
- Testis and Epididymis
- Scrotum
- Accessory Sex Glands
- Prepuce
- Semen
- Breeding Soundness Evaluation
- Breeding Capacity
Male Reproductive System: Testis and Epididymis
Testes and Accessory Sex Glands.
Normal testes, epididymides and accessory sex glands. The pampiniform venous plexus can be identified on the left spermatic cord. Notice the seminal vesicular glands and the ampullae (dilated terminal portions) of the vasa deferentia. Near the top of the center image the location of the bulbo- urethral glands can be seen.
Vale WG (1987)
Symmetrical Testes.
During a breeding soundness examination the testicles should be checked for symmetry and firmness.
Vale WG (1987)
Abnormal Orientation.
Normal bubaline testicles are suspended vertically in the scrotum. The testes of this young bull are displaced and resemble the orientation of the testicles of the stallion.
Vale WG (1987)
Unilateral Testicular Hypoplasia.
Unilateral testicular hypoplasia. The epididymides have been removed.
Vale WG (1987)
Unilateral Cryptorchid.
Unilateral cryptorchid. The right testis did not descend.
Vale WG (1987)
Epididymitis.
Unilateral epididymitis with noticeable enlargement of the cauda epididymidis, as indicated by the small arrow. The upper testis and epididymis are normal.
Vale WG (1987)