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Romagnoli S, Krekeler N, de Cramer K, Kutzler M, McCarthy R, Schaefer-Somi S. WSAVA guidelines for the control of reproduction in dogs and cats. J Small Anim Pract 2024; 65:424-559. [PMID: 38804079 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- S Romagnoli
- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, Viale dell'Università 16, University of Padova, Legnaro, 35020, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Production Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Dept of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, Oregon State University, 112 Withycombe Hall, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA, 01536, United States
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- Center for Reproduction, Vetmeduni Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, Vienna, 1210, Austria
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Laurusevičius T, Šiugždaitė J, Juodžiukynienė N, Kerzienė S, Anskienė L, Jackutė V, Trumbeckas D, Van Soom A, Posastiuc FP, Žilinskas H. Comparative Evaluation of Diagnostic Methods for Subclinical Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Intact Breeding Male Dogs. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1204. [PMID: 38672352 PMCID: PMC11047341 DOI: 10.3390/ani14081204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an androgen-related non-neoplastic enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly affects both reproductive capabilities and the general health of intact dogs. The subclinical form of BPH can be challenging to diagnose due to a lack of clinical signs, even if rectal palpation is performed. Left untreated, this condition poses risks to the dogs' health and breeding status. This study, involving 65 male dogs, aimed to investigate subclinical BPH through rectal palpation, ultrasonography, and analysis of canine prostatic-specific esterase (CPSE). Of the participants, 35 had subclinical BPH, and 30 served as a healthy control group. Dogs suspected of subclinical BPH, as determined by examination results from ultrasonography and CPSE analysis, underwent fine needle aspiration (FNA) guided by ultrasound to enhance diagnostic precision. Findings revealed distinct differences in rectal palpation and ultrasonography between subclinical BPH and healthy dogs. This study established diagnostic thresholds based on prostatic volume and CPSE values and proposed new thresholds for subclinical BPH. Additionally, results showed that prostate gland volume depended on the weight and the age of the dog. In conclusion, early detection of this condition is possible through various examinations, such as changes in ultrasound features, CPSE levels, and rectal palpation. All together, these methods can aid practitioners in early detection of BPH and assist with scheduling screening programs for dogs, ultimately promoting their overall health and reproductive well-being. In conclusion, we advocate for routine, non-invasive prostate screenings in breeding males, underlining the effectiveness of a combination of various multiple techniques for early subclinical BPH detection.
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- Tomas Laurusevičius
- Kaunas Veterinary Practice, Veiveriu Str. 176a-2, 46415 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžes Str. 18, 47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.Š.); (N.J.); (S.K.); (L.A.); (V.J.); (H.Ž.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžes Str. 18, 47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.Š.); (N.J.); (S.K.); (L.A.); (V.J.); (H.Ž.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžes Str. 18, 47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.Š.); (N.J.); (S.K.); (L.A.); (V.J.); (H.Ž.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžes Str. 18, 47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.Š.); (N.J.); (S.K.); (L.A.); (V.J.); (H.Ž.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžes Str. 18, 47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.Š.); (N.J.); (S.K.); (L.A.); (V.J.); (H.Ž.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžes Str. 18, 47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.Š.); (N.J.); (S.K.); (L.A.); (V.J.); (H.Ž.)
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- Department of Urology, Urology Clinic, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium; (A.V.S.); (F.P.P.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium; (A.V.S.); (F.P.P.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 105 Blvd. Splaiul Independentei, 050097 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžes Str. 18, 47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.Š.); (N.J.); (S.K.); (L.A.); (V.J.); (H.Ž.)
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Hallberg I, Olsson H, Lau A, Wallander S, Snell A, Bergman D, Holst BS. Endocrine and dog factors associated with semen quality. Sci Rep 2024; 14:718. [PMID: 38184699 PMCID: PMC10771459 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51242-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/08/2024] Open
Abstract
Knowledge of factors associated with semen quality may help in investigations of the aetiology and pathophysiology. We investigated the correlation between biomarkers for testicular cell function (anti-müllerian hormone, AMH, Inhibin B, testosterone, free androgen-index (testosterone/sex-hormone binding globulin), insulin like peptide 3, INSL-3), alkaline phosphate (ALP), canine prostate-specific esterase (CPSE), and heterophilic antibodies with dog variables, semen quality, and fertility. Blood and semen were collected from 65 Bernese Mountain Dogs. We evaluated total sperm count, motility and morphological parameters. The semen quality ranged from poor to excellent, with an average total sperm count of 1.1 × 109 and 50% morphologically normal spermatozoa (MNS). Age and abnormal testicular consistency correlated with decreased motility and MNS. Higher ALP correlated with higher total sperm count. AMH could not be detected in seminal plasma. AMH in blood correlated with head defects and high AMH concentration correlated with a severe decline in several semen parameters. Testosterone was negatively and CPSE positively correlated with age. No correlations were found for INSL-3, inhibin B, or heterophilic antibodies. Our findings contribute to the understanding of factors associated with semen quality in dogs, particularly related to Sertoli cell function.
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- Ida Hallberg
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, The Centre for Reproductive Biology in Uppsala, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, The Centre for Reproductive Biology in Uppsala, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, The Centre for Reproductive Biology in Uppsala, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, The Centre for Reproductive Biology in Uppsala, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, The Centre for Reproductive Biology in Uppsala, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, The Centre for Reproductive Biology in Uppsala, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institute, 141 86, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, The Centre for Reproductive Biology in Uppsala, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden
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