title: Ancillary tests for assessment of the reproductive system.
abstract: Ancillary tests applied to the male reproductive system include semen evaluation, ultrasonography, and testicular biopsy. Venereal disease testing and karyotyping are conducted on both male and female animals. The ancillary tests conducted on the female ruminant include culture, biopsy, cytology, and lavage; oviduct patency; and progesterone analysis. The application and interpretation of these tests as adjuncts to the physical examination of the reproductive system are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Animal and Equine Medicine, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Van Camp
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ketner
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Bruner
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000473:pathology*; D005837:Genitalia, Male / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D007621:Karyotyping / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D011374:Progesterone / Q000032:analysis; D012418:Ruminants / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012661:Semen / Q000502:physiology*; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014599:Uterus / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D011374:Progesterone