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Exam 4
Penis & Prepuce Problems
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Veterinary Medicine
Professional
11/02/2016

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What are the 5 common problems with the bovine penis?
Definition
-penile hematoma
-persistent frenulum
-fibropapilloma
-frost bite
-avulsion: laceration
Term
What is a hematoma of the penis?
Definition
-rupture of tunica albuginea at dorsal aspect of distal curvature of sigmoid flexure
Term
What commonly causes penile hematomes in bulls?
Definition
-voilent breeding thrusts
Term
How do we conservatively treat a bovine penile hematoma?
Definition
-NSAID
-antibiotics
-hydrotherapy
Term
How long does a bull have to be on sexual rest after a bull gets a penile hematoma?
Definition
-3 months
Term
How do we manage bovine penile hematoma post operatively?
Definition
-antibiotis
-NSAIDs
-incision clean
-manage the preputial prolapse
-sexual rest 2 months
-75% will go back to natural service
Term
What is the etiology behind a penile fibropapilloma?
Definition
-papilloma virus
Term
What age group is commonly affected with bovine penile fibropapillomas?
Definition
-young bulls at time of puberty
Term
What are the clinical signs of a penile fibropapilloma in a bull?
Definition
-bloody urine
-blood dripping from the sheath or mass seen during erection or semen colelction
Term
What special features do we see in the ruminant prepuce?
Definition
-protractor and retractor preputial muscles
Term
Which breeds of cattle have under-developed protractor and retractor preputial muscles?
Definition
-Brahma and polled breeds
Term
What is the preferred treatment for a penile prolapse?
Definition
-reefing
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