The Visual Guide to
Ovine Reproduction
Male Reproductive System: Penis
![Glans Penis.](images/ov00059.jpg)
Glans Penis.
Normal ram glans penis with the filiform urethral process which is a direct extension of the urethra.
Drost M (1974)
![Exposing the Penis.](images/ov00304.jpg)
Exposing the Penis.
As part of the Breeding Soundness Examination (BSE) the penis is manually extruded to examine it for abnormalities.
Smith MC (2006)
![Holding the Penis.](images/ov00346.jpg)
Holding the Penis.
The penis is held with the aid of a piece of gauze so it will not slip away during the examination and during the collection of semen. Note the urethral process hanging down.
Smith MC (2006)
![Examination of the Penis.](images/ov00329.jpg)
Examination of the Penis.
The penis is examined for lesions and adhesions. Notice the slender urethral process.
Smith MC (2006)
![Extended Penis.](images/ov00330.jpg)
Extended Penis.
Normal, extended, erect penis, during physical exam of a mature ram or the process of semen collection by electroejaculation. The ram was positioned sitting on his rump.
Smith MC (2006)
![Urethral Process.](images/ov00377.jpg)
Urethral Process.
The penile urethra extends beyond the tip of the penis as a filiform process.
Smith MC (2006)
![Anomalous Cremaster Muscle.](images/ov00058.jpg)
Anomalous Cremaster Muscle.
The cremaster muscle has fanned out and partially covers the testis. This anomaly interferes with the thermoregulatory process.
Roberts SJ (1973)
![Penile Injury.](images/ov00060.jpg)
Penile Injury.
The ram's penis was mistakenly crushed with the Burdizzo. Note the dark, necrotic urethral process on the right. The sigmoid flexure is on the left.
Roberts SJ (1973)