Anesthetics
Anesthesia for Laparotomy
Anesthesia of the Perineum
Anesthesia of the Penis and Prepuce
Anesthesia for Castration
References
18 Surgery of the Scrotum and its Contents
Introduction
Physical Examination of the Scrotum and Testicles
Ultrasound of the Testicles
Thermography of the Scrotum
Semen Evaluation
Scrotal and Testicular Disease and Injury
Unilateral Castration
Inguinal Hernia Repair
References
19 Restorative Surgery of the Prepuce and Penis
Introduction
Fibropapilloma
Hair Ring
Persistent Frenulum: Delayed Preputial–Penile Separation
Preputial Injury
Preputial Prolapse
Surgical Management of Preputial Injury
Phimosis
Paraphimosis
Hematoma
Penile Deviations
References
20 Management of Urolithiasis
Introduction
Clinical Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Surgical Management
Other Procedures
Prevention
References
21 Preparation of Teaser Bulls
Introduction
Vasectomy
Epididymectomy
Penile–Prepuce Translocation
Penopexy
Preputial Pouch Technique (Ventral Slot with Preputial Orifice Obliteration)
Other Procedures
Summary
References
15 Anatomy and Physiology 22 Anatomy of the Reproductive System of the Cow Introduction Production Transport and Gestation Blood Supply Placenta References 23 Initiation of Puberty in Heifers Introduction Endocrine Events Development of the Female Reproductive Tract Factors that Influence Age of Puberty Genetic Markers for Age at Puberty Correlation Between Sire Scrotal Circumference and Age at Puberty of Daughters Management Options to Influence Age at Puberty Photoperiod Growth‐Promoting Implants Use of Progestins to Advance Onset of Puberty Nutritional Optimization of Puberty Effect of Heifer Temperament on Age at Puberty Influence of Bull Exposure on Age at Puberty Influence of Age of Dam on Follicular Reserves Monitoring Heifers for Attainment of Puberty References 24 Neuroendocrine Control of Estrus and Ovulation Introduction Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamic–Hypophyseal Unit Hierarchical Control of Gonadotropin Secretion: The GnRH Pulse Generator Role of Gonadal Steroids
