Agents causing genital infections in routine cytological tests: frequency and characteristics of Papanicolaou smears / Agentes causadores de infecções genitais em exames citológicos de rotina: frequência e características dos esfregaços de papanicolaou

Urinary tract infections are responsible for most human infections, these are caused by bacteria, fungi, protozoa and associated microorganisms. The goal of this study was to determine the rate of vaginal infection-causing agents in routine cytological exams and also to evaluate the characteristics of positive tested Pap smears. A retrospective documental with descriptive aspect research was performed in a Clinical Pathology laboratory from Maceió-AL. The results of the Pap smears exams for Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida spp and HPV were arranged in a database as well as other data such as bacterial, protozoan, fungal and viral coinfections. The sample was composed by 18.645 women who have undergone Pap smear exams from 2013 to 2017. Of these analyzed exams, 27.4% in 2013, 10.9% in 2014, 10.6% in 2015, 15.2% in 2016 and 13.67% in 2017 were within normal range, however more than half of these exams presented some infections caused by unspecific or microbiological agents. By analyzing all the reports, 4.073 (21.84%) presented inflammations caused by some species of infectious agent with the following rate order: G. vaginalis and T. vaginalis. Furthermore, it was possible to confirm high rates of coinfection by and Candida spp. The rate of genital infections in this study highlights that there is a public health matter that must be controlled, which points a greater need for monitoring, guidance and actions towards greater awareness in order to prevent these problems.

Infecções do trato urinário são responsáveis pela maior parte das infecções humanas, sendo causadas por bactérias, fungos, protozoários, e por microrganismos associados. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a frequência de agentes causadores de infecções vaginais nos exames citológicos de rotina, bem como avaliar as características dos esfregaços positivos. Foi realizada uma pesquisa do tipo documental retrospectiva de aspecto descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, em um Laboratório de Patologia Clínica de Maceió-AL. Nesse sentido, os resultados dos exames colpocitológicos para Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida spp e HPV foram organizados em um banco de dados, contendo os resultados para estes agentes, bem como a coinfecção bacteriana, protozoária, fúngica e viral. A amostra foi composta por 18.645 mulheres que realizaram exame colpocitológico, no período de 2013 a 2017. Destes exames analisados 27,4% em 2013, 10,9% em 2014, 10,6% em 2015, 15,2% em 2016 e 13,67% em 2017, estavam dentro do limite da normalidade, porém mais que a metade desses exames analisados apresentou algumas infecções causadas por agentes inespecíficos ou microbiológicos. Do total de laudos analisados, 4.073 (21,84%), apresentaram inflamações causadas por algum tipo de agente infeccioso, com a seguinte ordem de frequência: G. vaginalis, e T. vaginalis. Além disto, foi possível confirmar a elevada frequência de coinfecção entre G. vaginalis e Candida spp. Os índices de infecções genitais nesse trabalho mostram que há um problema de saúde pública que deve ser controlado, apontando uma necessidade maior de acompanhamento, orientações e de ações para uma maior conscientização para prevenir esses problemas.

Influence of microclimate on ketosis, mastitis and diseases of cow reproductive organs

This study investigated the influence of the farm microclimate parameters in different seasons on the incidence of ketosis, foot diseases, reproductive diseases, and mastitis in three dairy farms of North Kazakhstan. Microclimate parameters were recorded in four seasons: summer, autumn, winter, and spring. The average temperature was 1.2 °C above the established norm in summer and 1.7 °C below the established norm in winter. The humidity was below the norm by 9.7% and 1.6% in summer and autumn, respectively, and above the norm by 9.6 % and 6.6 % in winter and spring, respectively. The airflow was 0.1 m/s lower than the norm in summer, winter, and spring. The general illumination was 3.8 and 2.6 LUX lower than the norm in winter and spring, respectively. The average morbidity (cumulative incidence of all four diseases) was 63.8% (highest) in the winter, followed by spring (60.0%). Average morbidity was considerably less in summer and autumn at 46.7% and 37.1%, respectively. Study results indicate that minor deviations in microclimate parameters from the norms, particularly in winter and spring, can considerably impact the disease incidence on dairy farms in Kazakhstan. The farm management should strive to maintain microclimate conditions on the farm as close to the norm as possible during different seasons to avoid losses from livestock morbidity.

Sepsis due to Yersinia enterocolitica in an aborted equine fetus: case report / Sepse por Yersinia enterocolitica em um feto equino abortado: relato de caso

Yersinia enterocolitica is a bacterium with zoonotic potential and there are no previous records of this bacteria being isolated from aborted foals. This report aims to describe a case of sepsis due to Y. enterocolitica in a seven month old aborted equine. The fequinoetus was submitted to necropsy and samples of all the organs were collected for the histological exam. Samples of liver, lung, placenta, and stomach contents were collected for bacterial culture. Macroscopically, the liver was enlarged with yellowish heterogeneous color, heart with pale myocardial areas; lungs not collapsed, heavy and shiny, thickened umbilical cord covered with fibrin and pus. Histopathologically, there was moderate multifocal necrosuppurative myocarditis and thrombosis, moderate diffuse suppurative bronchopneumonia, mild multifocal fibrinonecrotic hepatitis, and moderate diffuse necrosuppurative omphalitis with intralesional bacterial myriads and thrombosis. Mild multifocal suppurative placentitis, nephritis, myositis, cystitis, and dermatitis were also observed, in addition to mild diffuse lymphoid rarefaction. The microbiological evaluation identified Y. enterocolitica in the liver, lung, and stomach fluid. This is the first report of sepsis due to Y. enterocolitica causing an abortion in a horse. This bacterium has zoonotic importance; therefore, it should be investigated in abortion in this species, serving as a differential diagnosis in reproductive disorders.(AU)

Yersinia enterocolitica é uma bactéria com potencial zoonótico, e não há informações desse agente como causa de abortamento em equinos. O objetivo deste relato é descrever um caso de sepse por Y. enterocolitica em um feto equino abortado aos sete meses. O feto foi submetido à necropsia, e amostras de todos os órgãos foram processadas para histopatologia. Para microbiologia, foram coletadas amostras de fígado, pulmão, placenta e conteúdo estomacal. Macroscopicamente, observou-se fígado aumentado com coloração amarelada heterogênea; coração com áreas pálidas no miocárdio; pulmões não colabados, pesados e brilhantes; e cordão umbilical espessado e recoberto por fibrina e pus. Na análise histopatológica, havia miocardite necrossupurativa multifocal moderada e trombose, broncopneumonia supurativa difusa moderada, hepatite fibrinonecrótica multifocal discreta e onfalite necrossupurativa difusa moderada com miríades bacterianas intralesionais e trombose. Observou-se também placentite, nefrite, miosite, cistite e dermatite supurativa multifocal discreta, além de rarefação linfoide difusa discreta. A avaliação microbiológica identificou Y. enterocolitica no fígado, no pulmão e no líquido estomacal. Este é o primeiro relato de sepse por Y. enterocolitica causando abortamento na espécie equina. Essa bactéria tem importância zoonótica, portanto deve ser investigada em casos de abortamento nessa espécie, servindo como diagnóstico diferencial em tal distúrbio reprodutivo.(AU)

Palpação retal e sua utilização na suinocultura / Rectal palpation and its use in pig farming

The main objective of the work was to test the rectal palpation method in the diagnosis of cyclic ovarian structures (small and large follicles, corpus luteum and albicans body), as well as pathologies of the genital system of the sow and later, the comparison of the results with the exam macroscopic examination of genitals of slaughtered animals that were examined prior to slaughter. The examination was done the day before the animals were slaughtered. The vast majority of females behaved with ease, allowing the rectal exam to be done quickly and easily. The method provided an average global accuracy of 83.40% of diagnoses of ovarian structures when compared to the post-mortem examination. Regarding the exam for the diagnosis of pathologies of the genital system of the sow, the average score was 75.64%. In 74.65% of the gilts, it was not possible to palpate the ovaries, while in adult females, the gonads were reached by rectal palpation in 79.21% sows. The results of the exams allowed us to conclude that through rectal palpation it is possible to diagnose several pathologies of the genital system of the sow, as well as ovarian structures allowing a reproductive control of the accompanied herd. Despite the good results, the method should be indicated mainly for adult females, as it was difficult to apply to gilts.

Palpação retal e sua utilização na suinocultura / Rectal palpation and its use in pig farming

The main objective of the work was to test the rectal palpation method in the diagnosis of cyclic ovarian structures (small and large follicles, corpus luteum and albicans body), as well as pathologies of the genital system of the sow and later, the comparison of the results with the exam macroscopic examination of genitals of slaughtered animals that were examined prior to slaughter. The examination was done the day before the animals were slaughtered. The vast majority of females behaved with ease, allowing the rectal exam to be done quickly and easily. The method provided an average global accuracy of 83.40% of diagnoses of ovarian structures when compared to the post-mortem examination. Regarding the exam for the diagnosis of pathologies of the genital system of the sow, the average score was 75.64%. In 74.65% of the gilts, it was not possible to palpate the ovaries, while in adult females, the gonads were reached by rectal palpation in 79.21% sows. The results of the exams allowed us to conclude that through rectal palpation it is possible to diagnose several pathologies of the genital system of the sow, as well as ovarian structures allowing a reproductive control of the accompanied herd. Despite the good results, the method should be indicated mainly for adult females, as it was difficult to apply to gilts.(AU)

Lesions of the sheep reproductive system found in a slaughterhouse in the state of Bahia, Brazil / Lesões do sistema reprodutor em ovelhas de abatedouros frigoríficos no estado da Bahia

The present study aimed to evaluate and diagnose pathologies of the reproductive system of slaughtered sheep in slaughterhouses in the state of Bahia since there are few data on the subject as well as it is important to note the diagnosis of these diseases to apply appropriate control and prophylaxis measures. The research was carried out in slaughterhouses in the state of Bahia according to the "Serviço de Inspeção Federal" and "Serviço de Inspeção Estadual" for sheep slaughter. From July 2018 to February 2019, visits and monitoring of 1,072 slaughtered sheep were carried out. The animals came from 22 municipalities in the state of Bahia, aged from six to 18 months. During slaughter, the sheep reproductive systems were sectioned for evisceration and lesion collection. Additionally, epidemiological surveys related to origin, age, and race were obtained. For bacteriological examination, collections were performed with sterile scalpel slides and swabs in Stuart medium sterile tubes and refrigerated in a thermal box. For histopathological analysis, fragments were fixed in 10% formaldehyde and routinely processed for histology, stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE). A study of the sheep's main pathological changes in slaughterhouses in the state of Bahia was carried out, in which 1.072 genital systems were evaluated, and 211 alterations were identified. The most affected reproductive organs were the ovaries (65.3%), followed by the uterus (29.4%) and uterine tubes (5.3%). In the ovaries, the most frequent lesion was a follicular cyst (34.1%); in the fallopian tubes, the cysts represented 3.3% of the lesions, and in the womb, endometritis was observed in 9% of the animals. Other pathologies identified in the ovaries were: luteinized cyst (2.3%); cystic granulosa cell tumor (0.5%); benign lesion (0.5%); agenesis unilateral (0.5%), in addition to other changes of little clinical significance, such as corpus luteum cysts (11.8%) and paraovarian cysts (15.6%). In the fallopian tubes, hydrosalpinx was observed (1%), as well as adenoma (0.5%), agenesis (0.5%), and cysts (3.3%). Uterine lesions included hydrometra (2.3%); Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia (CEH), abscess, and pyometra (1.4% each); adenomyosis, womb sera petechiae, and total segmental aplasia (1% each); two pregnant uterus, in early pregnancy, presented pyometra (0.9%), however, no change was observed in the fetuses; and uterine polyp (0.5%). Ectopic pregnancy with fetal maceration (0.5%) was observed; vaginitis occurred in 0.5% of the animals, and endometrial melanosis in 8.5%. The high incidence of follicular cysts and endometritis are characterized as diseases that reduce the reproductive efficiency in herds, causing infertility and economic losses in production.(AU)

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar e diagnosticar alterações do sistema reprodutor de ovelhas abatidas em abatedouros frigoríficos no estado da Bahia. A pesquisa foi realizada em abatedouros frigoríficos do estado da Bahia com Serviços de Inspeção Federal e Estadual no abate de ovinos. No período de julho de 2018 a fevereiro de 2019 foram realizadas visitas e acompanhamento do abate de 1.072 ovelhas. Os animais eram provenientes de 22 municípios do estado da Bahia, com idade entre 6 a 18 meses. Durante o abate, na evisceração foram seccionados os sistemas reprodutores das ovelhas para avaliação e coleta das lesões. Adicionalmente foram obtidos inquéritos epidemiológicos relacionados à procedência, idade e raça. Para o exame bacteriológico, as coletas foram realizadas com lâminas de bisturi estéreis e swabs em tubos estéreis com meio Stuart e refrigeradas em caixa térmica. Para análise histopatológica, os fragmentos foram fixados em formol a 10% e processados de forma rotineira para histologia e corados pela hematoxilina e eosina (HE). Entre 1.072 sistemas genitais avaliados, identificou-se 211 alterações. Os órgãos do sistema reprodutor mais acometidos foram os ovários (65,3%), útero (29,4%) e tubas uterinas (5,3%). Nos ovários, a lesão mais frequente foi o cisto folicular (34,1%); no útero a endometrite (9%) e nas tubas uterinas, os cistos representaram (3,3%). Outras lesões identificadas nos ovários foram: cisto luteinizado (2,3%); tumor de células da granulosa (0,5%); adenoma (0,5%); agenesia unilateral (0,5%), além de outras alterações de pouco significado clínico, como cistos paraovarianos (15,6%) e corpo lúteo cístico (11,8%). Nas tubas uterinas observou-se, além dos cistos tubo-ovarianos (3,3%), hidrossalpinge (1%), adenoma (0,5%) e agenesia (0,5%). As lesões uterinas foram endometrite (9%), hidrometra (2,3%); hiperplasia endometrial cística, abscesso e piometra (1,4% cada); adenomiose, petéquias na serosa do útero e aplasia segmentar (1% cada); dois úteros gravídicos, em início de gestação, apresentaram piometra (0,9%), porém os fetos não apresentaram alterações; e pólipo uterino (0,5%). Observou-se uma gestação ectópica com maceração fetal (0,5%); a vaginite ocorreu em 0,5%, e melanose endometrial em 8,5%. Destaca-se a elevada incidência de cistos foliculares e endometrite que são doenças que reduzem a eficiência reprodutiva dos rebanhos, provocando infertilidade e perdas econômicas na produção.(AU)

Lesions of the sheep reproductive system found in a slaughterhouse in the state of Bahia, Brazil / Lesões do sistema reprodutor em ovelhas de abatedouros frigoríficos no estado da Bahia

The present study aimed to evaluate and diagnose pathologies of the reproductive system of slaughtered sheep in slaughterhouses in the state of Bahia since there are few data on the subject as well as it is important to note the diagnosis of these diseases to apply appropriate control and prophylaxis measures. The research was carried out in slaughterhouses in the state of Bahia according to the "Serviço de Inspeção Federal" and "Serviço de Inspeção Estadual" for sheep slaughter. From July 2018 to February 2019, visits and monitoring of 1,072 slaughtered sheep were carried out. The animals came from 22 municipalities in the state of Bahia, aged from six to 18 months. During slaughter, the sheep reproductive systems were sectioned for evisceration and lesion collection. Additionally, epidemiological surveys related to origin, age, and race were obtained. For bacteriological examination, collections were performed with sterile scalpel slides and swabs in Stuart medium sterile tubes and refrigerated in a thermal box. For histopathological analysis, fragments were fixed in 10% formaldehyde and routinely processed for histology, stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE). A study of the sheep's main pathological changes in slaughterhouses in the state of Bahia was carried out, in which 1.072 genital systems were evaluated, and 211 alterations were identified. The most affected reproductive organs were the ovaries (65.3%), followed by the uterus (29.4%) and uterine tubes (5.3%). In the ovaries, the most frequent lesion was a follicular cyst (34.1%); in the fallopian tubes, the cysts represented 3.3% of the lesions, and in the womb, endometritis was observed in 9% of the animals. Other pathologies identified in the ovaries were: luteinized cyst (2.3%); cystic granulosa cell tumor (0.5%); benign lesion (0.5%); agenesis unilateral (0.5%), in addition to other changes of little clinical significance, such as corpus luteum cysts (11.8%) and paraovarian cysts (15.6%). In the fallopian tubes, hydrosalpinx was observed (1%), as well as adenoma (0.5%), agenesis (0.5%), and cysts (3.3%). Uterine lesions included hydrometra (2.3%); Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia (CEH), abscess, and pyometra (1.4% each); adenomyosis, womb sera petechiae, and total segmental aplasia (1% each); two pregnant uterus, in early pregnancy, presented pyometra (0.9%), however, no change was observed in the fetuses; and uterine polyp (0.5%). Ectopic pregnancy with fetal maceration (0.5%) was observed; vaginitis occurred in 0.5% of the animals, and endometrial melanosis in 8.5%. The high incidence of follicular cysts and endometritis are characterized as diseases that reduce the reproductive efficiency in herds, causing infertility and economic losses in production.(AU)

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar e diagnosticar alterações do sistema reprodutor de ovelhas abatidas em abatedouros frigoríficos no estado da Bahia. A pesquisa foi realizada em abatedouros frigoríficos do estado da Bahia com Serviços de Inspeção Federal e Estadual no abate de ovinos. No período de julho de 2018 a fevereiro de 2019 foram realizadas visitas e acompanhamento do abate de 1.072 ovelhas. Os animais eram provenientes de 22 municípios do estado da Bahia, com idade entre 6 a 18 meses. Durante o abate, na evisceração foram seccionados os sistemas reprodutores das ovelhas para avaliação e coleta das lesões. Adicionalmente foram obtidos inquéritos epidemiológicos relacionados à procedência, idade e raça. Para o exame bacteriológico, as coletas foram realizadas com lâminas de bisturi estéreis e swabs em tubos estéreis com meio Stuart e refrigeradas em caixa térmica. Para análise histopatológica, os fragmentos foram fixados em formol a 10% e processados de forma rotineira para histologia e corados pela hematoxilina e eosina (HE). Entre 1.072 sistemas genitais avaliados, identificou-se 211 alterações. Os órgãos do sistema reprodutor mais acometidos foram os ovários (65,3%), útero (29,4%) e tubas uterinas (5,3%). Nos ovários, a lesão mais frequente foi o cisto folicular (34,1%); no útero a endometrite (9%) e nas tubas uterinas, os cistos representaram (3,3%). Outras lesões identificadas nos ovários foram: cisto luteinizado (2,3%); tumor de células da granulosa (0,5%); adenoma (0,5%); agenesia unilateral (0,5%), além de outras alterações de pouco significado clínico, como cistos paraovarianos (15,6%) e corpo lúteo cístico (11,8%). Nas tubas uterinas observou-se, além dos cistos tubo-ovarianos (3,3%), hidrossalpinge (1%), adenoma (0,5%) e agenesia (0,5%). As lesões uterinas foram endometrite (9%), hidrometra (2,3%); hiperplasia endometrial cística, abscesso e piometra (1,4% cada); adenomiose, petéquias na serosa do útero e aplasia segmentar (1% cada); dois úteros gravídicos, em início de gestação, apresentaram piometra (0,9%), porém os fetos não apresentaram alterações; e pólipo uterino (0,5%). Observou-se uma gestação ectópica com maceração fetal (0,5%); a vaginite ocorreu em 0,5%, e melanose endometrial em 8,5%. Destaca-se a elevada incidência de cistos foliculares e endometrite que são doenças que reduzem a eficiência reprodutiva dos rebanhos, provocando infertilidade e perdas econômicas na produção.(AU)

Reproductive disorders affecting 21-month-old bulls assessed by andrological examination / Afecções reprodutivas que acometem tourinhos (21 meses) avaliados por meio de exame andrológico

The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of the main pathologies that affect the genital organs of young bulls. We used a database that contained data for 6,408 young Nelore bulls. The data were collected from June to August 2004 and 2005. The bulls were evaluated by andrological examination and semen samples were collected with the aid of an electroejaculation device. The animals were classified in terms of their sexual maturity as animals suitable for reproduction, animals suitable for reproduction in terms of natural service, animals temporarily unfit for reproduction, and animals excluded from reproduction. The reproductive disorders recorded in the excluded animals were classified as penile, testicular, anterior or posterior limb, epididymal, spermatic cord, spermatic, anal sphincter, foreskin, systemic, and seminal vesicle alterations. We used descriptive statistics and analysis of variance to analyze the data. Of the 6,408 bulls evaluated, 309 animals were excluded from reproduction (4.82%). The majority of the excluded bulls (31.7%) suffered from testicular-related pathologies (testicular asymmetry, small scrotal circumference for their age, orchitis, and hydrocele (64.28%, 32.65%, 2.04%, and 1.02%, respectively), seminal vesicle alterations (31.39%), sperm defects (17.15%), and penile alterations (6.79%). Of the 309 animals excluded from reproduction, 21 (6.79%of the excluded and 0.32% of the total animals) suffered from some type of penile alteration, such as persistence of the frenulum (16/21) and total or partial penile adhesion (5/21). Confining the herd for two months and subjecting the animals to their first andrological examination at a younger than usual age, with the objective of selling them, could be why there were high incidences of seminal vesicle pathologies (owing to the homosexual behavior of the males) and of penises with high [...].

Objetivou-se identificar a prevalência das principais patologias que acometem os órgãos genitais de tourinhos jovens. Foi utilizado um banco de dados de 6408 touros jovens da raça Nelore, nos meses de junho a agosto de 2004 e 2005. Os tourinhos foram avaliados por meio de exame andrológico e o sêmen coletado com auxílio do eletroejaculador. A maturidade sexual dos animais foi classificada em: animais aptos à reprodução, animais aptos à reprodução em regime de monta natural, animais temporariamente inaptos à reprodução e animais descartados. As afecções reprodutivas registradas nos animais descartados foram distribuídas em: alterações de pênis, testículos, membros anteriores ou posteriores, epidídimo, cordão espermático, alterações espermáticas, alterações do esfíncter anal, prepúcio, sistêmicas e de vesícula seminal. Análises descritiva e de Variância foram realizadas para análise dos dados. Dos 6408 touros avaliados, 309 animais foram descartados da reprodução (4,82%).A maioria dos touros descartados (31,7%) apresentou patologias relacionadas ao testículo (assimetria testicular, baixo perímetro escrotal para a idade, orquite e hidrocele, com valores de 64,28, 32,65, 2,04 e 1,02%, respectivamente), e vesículas seminais (31,39%), seguidas pelos defeitos espermáticos (17,15% dos descartados) e alterações de pênis (6,79%). Dos 309 animais descartados da reprodução, 21 (6,79% dos descartados e 0,32% do total de animais) apresentaram algum tipo de alteração peniana como persistência do frênulo (16/21) e aderências penianas, total ou parcial (5/21). O confinamento do rebanho por dois meses e a redução da idade dos animais para realização do primeiro exame andrológico, com objetivo de venda de animais precoces, podem ser os responsáveis pela maior incidência de patologias relacionadas às vesículas seminais [...].

Reproductive disorders affecting 21-month-old bulls assessed by andrological examination / Afecções reprodutivas que acometem tourinhos (21 meses) avaliados por meio de exame andrológico

The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of the main pathologies that affect the genital organs of young bulls. We used a database that contained data for 6,408 young Nelore bulls. The data were collected from June to August 2004 and 2005. The bulls were evaluated by andrological examination and semen samples were collected with the aid of an electroejaculation device. The animals were classified in terms of their sexual maturity as animals suitable for reproduction, animals suitable for reproduction in terms of natural service, animals temporarily unfit for reproduction, and animals excluded from reproduction. The reproductive disorders recorded in the excluded animals were classified as penile, testicular, anterior or posterior limb, epididymal, spermatic cord, spermatic, anal sphincter, foreskin, systemic, and seminal vesicle alterations. We used descriptive statistics and analysis of variance to analyze the data. Of the 6,408 bulls evaluated, 309 animals were excluded from reproduction (4.82%). The majority of the excluded bulls (31.7%) suffered from testicular-related pathologies (testicular asymmetry, small scrotal circumference for their age, orchitis, and hydrocele (64.28%, 32.65%, 2.04%, and 1.02%, respectively), seminal vesicle alterations (31.39%), sperm defects (17.15%), and penile alterations (6.79%). Of the 309 animals excluded from reproduction, 21 (6.79%of the excluded and 0.32% of the total animals) suffered from some type of penile alteration, such as persistence of the frenulum (16/21) and total or partial penile adhesion (5/21). Confining the herd for two months and subjecting the animals to their first andrological examination at a younger than usual age, with the objective of selling them, could be why there were high incidences of seminal vesicle pathologies (owing to the homosexual behavior of the males) and of penises with high [...].(AU)

Objetivou-se identificar a prevalência das principais patologias que acometem os órgãos genitais de tourinhos jovens. Foi utilizado um banco de dados de 6408 touros jovens da raça Nelore, nos meses de junho a agosto de 2004 e 2005. Os tourinhos foram avaliados por meio de exame andrológico e o sêmen coletado com auxílio do eletroejaculador. A maturidade sexual dos animais foi classificada em: animais aptos à reprodução, animais aptos à reprodução em regime de monta natural, animais temporariamente inaptos à reprodução e animais descartados. As afecções reprodutivas registradas nos animais descartados foram distribuídas em: alterações de pênis, testículos, membros anteriores ou posteriores, epidídimo, cordão espermático, alterações espermáticas, alterações do esfíncter anal, prepúcio, sistêmicas e de vesícula seminal. Análises descritiva e de Variância foram realizadas para análise dos dados. Dos 6408 touros avaliados, 309 animais foram descartados da reprodução (4,82%).A maioria dos touros descartados (31,7%) apresentou patologias relacionadas ao testículo (assimetria testicular, baixo perímetro escrotal para a idade, orquite e hidrocele, com valores de 64,28, 32,65, 2,04 e 1,02%, respectivamente), e vesículas seminais (31,39%), seguidas pelos defeitos espermáticos (17,15% dos descartados) e alterações de pênis (6,79%). Dos 309 animais descartados da reprodução, 21 (6,79% dos descartados e 0,32% do total de animais) apresentaram algum tipo de alteração peniana como persistência do frênulo (16/21) e aderências penianas, total ou parcial (5/21). O confinamento do rebanho por dois meses e a redução da idade dos animais para realização do primeiro exame andrológico, com objetivo de venda de animais precoces, podem ser os responsáveis pela maior incidência de patologias relacionadas às vesículas seminais [...].(AU)

Complicações reprodutivas de melanoma em fêmea equina tordilha da raça Mangalarga Marchador / Reproductive complications of melanoma in female Tordilla Colored Equine

Melanoma is an alteration of melanocytes, cells responsible for skin pigmentation, which allows for unregulated growth, although there is no confirmation about predispositions to this pathology, skin species and white hairs are considered most affected, being especially common in Tordilla colored horses. Although there is a benign form, the case can develop becoming malignant and metastatic in an unpredictable way, and may suffer influence with the advancing age of the horse, with great chances of the tumor becoming aggressive, having high mortality rates, because there is still no effective treatment to combat nodule growth. The aim of the present study was to report a case of melanoma in an equine, female, gray coat, Mangalarga Marchador breed, belonging to Fazenda Escola, Faculty of Nursing Nova Esperança, as well as it possible implications for the reproductive system. In the clinical examination, nodular skin lesions were observed, with firm and painless consistency, located in the regions of the vulva, large lips, oral vestibular of the upper lip and, with the use of vaginoscopy, it was also possible to observe nodules in the vaginal vestibule. Based on these clinical findings, the presumptive diagnosis was melanoma. For a better prognosis, early identification is essential, considering that the later it is done, the greater the possibility of metastasis, reaching subcutaneous regions, cavities and internal organs, compromising physiological functions and being responsible to vaginal obstructions, injuries and decreased fertility, causing great damage to equine reproduction.

Complicações reprodutivas de melanoma em fêmea equina tordilha da raça Mangalarga Marchador / Reproductive complications of melanoma in female Tordilla Colored Equine

Melanoma is an alteration of melanocytes, cells responsible for skin pigmentation, which allows for unregulated growth, although there is no confirmation about predispositions to this pathology, skin species and white hairs are considered most affected, being especially common in Tordilla colored horses. Although there is a benign form, the case can develop becoming malignant and metastatic in an unpredictable way, and may suffer influence with the advancing age of the horse, with great chances of the tumor becoming aggressive, having high mortality rates, because there is still no effective treatment to combat nodule growth. The aim of the present study was to report a case of melanoma in an equine, female, gray coat, Mangalarga Marchador breed, belonging to Fazenda Escola, Faculty of Nursing Nova Esperança, as well as it possible implications for the reproductive system. In the clinical examination, nodular skin lesions were observed, with firm and painless consistency, located in the regions of the vulva, large lips, oral vestibular of the upper lip and, with the use of vaginoscopy, it was also possible to observe nodules in the vaginal vestibule. Based on these clinical findings, the presumptive diagnosis was melanoma. For a better prognosis, early identification is essential, considering that the later it is done, the greater the possibility of metastasis, reaching subcutaneous regions, cavities and internal organs, compromising physiological functions and being responsible to vaginal obstructions, injuries and decreased fertility, causing great damage to equine reproduction.(AU)

Carcinoma de células escamosas vaginal em uma vaca Nelore / Vaginal squamous cell carcinoma in a Nelore cow

Background: Skin tumors are the most common neoplasia in veterinary medicine and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)is the most frequent. In cattle, it is the main tumor besides linfosarcoma and normally affects taurine cattle, but is rarein Nelore cattle. SCC mainly affects mucocutaneous junctions such as the eyelids, sclera, vulva, and perineum, and hasalready been described in vagina, eye, and periocular tissues, in addition to the superior digestive tract. The purpose ofthis paper is to describe a vaginal squamous cell carcinoma in a Nelore cow.Case: A 10-year-old Nelore cow, used as an embryo donor, was submitted to a necropsy procedure. Clinically, the animalhad prolonged recumbency, anorexia, weight loss, and vaginal discharge. There was a history of recurrent vaginal prolapses and an intraluminal vaginal mass that had grown over two years. At necropsy, there was diffuse fibrinous peritonitiswith marked intestinal adhesions; the vagina was markedly expanded and measured 40 × 20 cm due to the presence of anintraluminal mass occupying the vestibulum and extending up to the cervix. In the vaginal lumen, there was large amountof fibrinonecrotizing malodorous material; the vaginal wall was thickened by an unencapsulated and poorly delimited,firm and white mass composed of sheets and nests of epithelial cells from the squamous layer surrounded by abundantfibrovascular stroma. The neoplastic cells were polygonal with marked pleomorphism, anisokaryosis, and anisocytosis;abundant eosinophilic and well-defined cytoplasmic borders. Sometimes it was possible to see desmosomes. The nucleiwere rounded to oval with sparse chromatin and one or more nucleoli were seen. Mitotic figures were frequent (at least3 per higher power field) and there were also a few multinucleated cells. Frequently, there was the formation of distinctkeratin “pearls”.Discussion: SCC frequently occurs in the skin...

Carcinoma de células escamosas vaginal em uma vaca Nelore / Vaginal squamous cell carcinoma in a Nelore cow

Background: Skin tumors are the most common neoplasia in veterinary medicine and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)is the most frequent. In cattle, it is the main tumor besides linfosarcoma and normally affects taurine cattle, but is rarein Nelore cattle. SCC mainly affects mucocutaneous junctions such as the eyelids, sclera, vulva, and perineum, and hasalready been described in vagina, eye, and periocular tissues, in addition to the superior digestive tract. The purpose ofthis paper is to describe a vaginal squamous cell carcinoma in a Nelore cow.Case: A 10-year-old Nelore cow, used as an embryo donor, was submitted to a necropsy procedure. Clinically, the animalhad prolonged recumbency, anorexia, weight loss, and vaginal discharge. There was a history of recurrent vaginal prolapses and an intraluminal vaginal mass that had grown over two years. At necropsy, there was diffuse fibrinous peritonitiswith marked intestinal adhesions; the vagina was markedly expanded and measured 40 × 20 cm due to the presence of anintraluminal mass occupying the vestibulum and extending up to the cervix. In the vaginal lumen, there was large amountof fibrinonecrotizing malodorous material; the vaginal wall was thickened by an unencapsulated and poorly delimited,firm and white mass composed of sheets and nests of epithelial cells from the squamous layer surrounded by abundantfibrovascular stroma. The neoplastic cells were polygonal with marked pleomorphism, anisokaryosis, and anisocytosis;abundant eosinophilic and well-defined cytoplasmic borders. Sometimes it was possible to see desmosomes. The nucleiwere rounded to oval with sparse chromatin and one or more nucleoli were seen. Mitotic figures were frequent (at least3 per higher power field) and there were also a few multinucleated cells. Frequently, there was the formation of distinctkeratin “pearls”.Discussion: SCC frequently occurs in the skin...(AU)

Tumor venéreo transmissível cutâneo sem envolvimento genital em cão macho / Transmissible cutaneous venereal tumor without genital involvement in a male dog / Cutánea tumor venéreo transmisible sin la participación genital en perro macho

O tumor venéreo transmissível (TVT) trata-se de uma neoplasia de células redondas, transmitida a partir do transplante de células neoplásicas, altamente contagiosa, que afeta principalmente a genitália externa de caninos e também regiões extragenitais. A forma cutânea geralmente acomete a região de face e membros, secundária a um foco genital primário de forma simultânea. Relata-se um caso de TVT cutâneo sem envolvimento genital em um cão macho sem padrão de raça definida (SPRD), quatro anos de idade, semidomiciliado, com queixa principal de aparecimento de lesão única, de caráter nodular, friável, ulcerada com exsudação sanguinolenta na região cervical lateral. Foi realizada punção aspirativa com agulha fina para avaliação citológica, que demostrou predomínio de células redondas monomórficas, com vacuolização citoplasmática, citoplasma basofílico e escasso, além de núcleos ovais e centralizados, citologia esta compatível com TVT. Adotou-se o protocolo de tratamento quimioterápico com sulfato de vincristina 0,025 mg/kg a cada sete dias, com regressão completa do tumor após seis semanas. O envolvimento do tecido cutâneo sem acometimento venéreo é raro, e diante disso o TVT pode ser incluído como diagnóstico diferencial de lesões nodulares ou tumorais isoladas.(AU)

The transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) is a round cells tumor, transmitted from the highly contagious neoplastic cell transplantation, which mainly affects the external genitalia of dogs and also extragenital regions. The cutaneous form usually affects the region of the face and limbs, secondary to a primary genital focus simultaneously. A case of cutaneous TVT without genital involvement is reported in a four-year-old male, without racial standard set, half-domiciled, with a major complaint of a nodular, friable and ulcerated lesion with bloody exudation in the lateral cervical region. Fine needle aspiration was performed for cytological evaluation, and presented a monomorphic round cell population, with cytoplasmic vacuolization, basophilic and scarce cytoplasm, oval and centralized nuclei. The cytology evaluation was compatible with TVT. The chemotherapy protocol was adopted with vincristine sulphate at 0.025 mg/kg every 7 days. Complete regression of the tumor mass was observed after six weeks. Involvement of the cutaneous tissue without venereal involvement is uncommon, and there after the TVT is included as a differential diagnosis of isolated nodular cutaneous lesions.(AU)

El tumor venéreo transmisible (TVT) se trata de una neoplasia de células redondas, transmitida a partir del transplante de células neoplásicas, altamente contagiosa, que afecta principalmente a los genitales externos de los caninos y también a las regiones extragenitales. La forma cutánea generalmente acomete la región de cara y miembros, secundaria a un foco genital primario de forma simultánea. Se relata un caso de TVT cutáneo sin implicación genital en un perro macho, cuatro años de edad, semidomiciliado, con queja principal de aparición de lesión única, de carácter nodular, friable, ulcerada con exudación sanguinolenta en la región cervical lateral. Se realizó una punción aspirativa con aguja fina para evaluación citológica, y obtuvo como resultado el predominio de células redondas monomórficas, con vacuolización citoplasmática, citoplasma basofílico y escaso, además de núcleos ovalados y centralizados, citología esta compatible con TVT. Se adoptó el protocolo de tratamiento quimioterápico con sulfato de vincristina 0,025 mg / kg cada siete días, regresión completa del tumor después de seis semanas. La participación del tejido cutáneo sin afectación venérea es rara, y ante todo el TVT se incluye como diagnóstico diferencial de lesiones nodulares o tumorales aisladas.(AU)

Tumor venéreo transmissível cutâneo sem envolvimento genital em cão macho / Transmissible cutaneous venereal tumor without genital involvement in a male dog / Cutánea tumor venéreo transmisible sin la participación genital en perro macho

O tumor venéreo transmissível (TVT) trata-se de uma neoplasia de células redondas, transmitida a partir do transplante de células neoplásicas, altamente contagiosa, que afeta principalmente a genitália externa de caninos e também regiões extragenitais. A forma cutânea geralmente acomete a região de face e membros, secundária a um foco genital primário de forma simultânea. Relata-se um caso de TVT cutâneo sem envolvimento genital em um cão macho sem padrão de raça definida (SPRD), quatro anos de idade, semidomiciliado, com queixa principal de aparecimento de lesão única, de caráter nodular, friável, ulcerada com exsudação sanguinolenta na região cervical lateral. Foi realizada punção aspirativa com agulha fina para avaliação citológica, que demostrou predomínio de células redondas monomórficas, com vacuolização citoplasmática, citoplasma basofílico e escasso, além de núcleos ovais e centralizados, citologia esta compatível com TVT. Adotou-se o protocolo de tratamento quimioterápico com sulfato de vincristina 0,025 mg/kg a cada sete dias, com regressão completa do tumor após seis semanas. O envolvimento do tecido cutâneo sem acometimento venéreo é raro, e diante disso o TVT pode ser incluído como diagnóstico diferencial de lesões nodulares ou tumorais isoladas.

The transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) is a round cells tumor, transmitted from the highly contagious neoplastic cell transplantation, which mainly affects the external genitalia of dogs and also extragenital regions. The cutaneous form usually affects the region of the face and limbs, secondary to a primary genital focus simultaneously. A case of cutaneous TVT without genital involvement is reported in a four-year-old male, without racial standard set, half-domiciled, with a major complaint of a nodular, friable and ulcerated lesion with bloody exudation in the lateral cervical region. Fine needle aspiration was performed for cytological evaluation, and presented a monomorphic round cell population, with cytoplasmic vacuolization, basophilic and scarce cytoplasm, oval and centralized nuclei. The cytology evaluation was compatible with TVT. The chemotherapy protocol was adopted with vincristine sulphate at 0.025 mg/kg every 7 days. Complete regression of the tumor mass was observed after six weeks. Involvement of the cutaneous tissue without venereal involvement is uncommon, and there after the TVT is included as a differential diagnosis of isolated nodular cutaneous lesions.

El tumor venéreo transmisible (TVT) se trata de una neoplasia de células redondas, transmitida a partir del transplante de células neoplásicas, altamente contagiosa, que afecta principalmente a los genitales externos de los caninos y también a las regiones extragenitales. La forma cutánea generalmente acomete la región de cara y miembros, secundaria a un foco genital primario de forma simultánea. Se relata un caso de TVT cutáneo sin implicación genital en un perro macho, cuatro años de edad, semidomiciliado, con queja principal de aparición de lesión única, de carácter nodular, friable, ulcerada con exudación sanguinolenta en la región cervical lateral. Se realizó una punción aspirativa con aguja fina para evaluación citológica, y obtuvo como resultado el predominio de células redondas monomórficas, con vacuolización citoplasmática, citoplasma basofílico y escaso, además de núcleos ovalados y centralizados, citología esta compatible con TVT. Se adoptó el protocolo de tratamiento quimioterápico con sulfato de vincristina 0,025 mg / kg cada siete días, regresión completa del tumor después de seis semanas. La participación del tejido cutáneo sin afectación venérea es rara, y ante todo el TVT se incluye como diagnóstico diferencial de lesiones nodulares o tumorales aisladas.

Distúrbios reprodutivos em cabras experimentalmente infectadas por Toxoplasma gondii / Reproductive disorders in does experimentally infected by Toxoplasma gondii

Objetivou-se descrever os distúrbios reprodutivos associados à infecção experimental por Toxoplasma gondii através da inseminação artificial com sêmen contaminado em quatro cabras no estágio crônico da infecção. As características do trato reprodutor foram avaliadas através de ultrassonografia transretal, visando o diagnóstico gestacional ou de desordens reprodutivas, após a infecção experimental. Ao final do experimento, os animais foram necropsiados e avaliações histopatológicas e PCR foram realizados. Dentre os animais infectados que exibiram mortalidade embrionária, duas apresentaram anestro e duas apresentaram repetição de estro, sendo que destas uma apresentou intervalos entre estros reduzido (sete dias) e outra em intervalo regular (21 dias). Todavia, ambas foram submetidas a monta natural durante os estros naturais subsequentes e não foi confirmada gestação até o final do experimento (90 dias). Duas cabras exibiram alterações nos exames de ultrassonografia, sendo identificadas um cisto ovariano, e uma hidrossalpinge, ambas confirmadas no exame post-mortem. As principais lesões microscópicas nesse grupo foram infiltração neutrofílica dos pulmões, glomerulonefrite intersticial e infiltração neutrofílica do fígado. O DNA de T. gondii foi encontrado nos órgãos (coração e cérebro) de três cabras. Em conclusão, cabras infectadas com sêmen contendo T. gondii no momento da inseminação artificial apresentam distúrbios reprodutivos na fase crônica da infecção que podem estar associados à toxoplasmose.(AU)

The aim of this study was to describe the reproductive disorders related to experimental infection by artificial insemination with semen contaminated with Toxoplasma gondii of four goats in the chronic phase of the infection. In the end of the study, the does were submitted to necropsy, and PCR and histopathological evaluations were performed. Among infected does that exhibited embryonic loss, two were in anestrus and two exhibited repeated estrus. One of the latter animals exhibited clinical signs of estrus at seven-day intervals, whereas the other had a 21-day estrous cycle. However, both does were naturally mated on subsequent natural estrous and were not able to get pregnant until the end of the experiment (90 d). Two of the goats exhibited abnormalities in the ultrasound examinations, one of which was an ovarian cyst, while the other was a hydrosalpinx, both of which were confirmed in the post-mortem examination. The main microscopic injuries in this group were neutrophilic infiltration of the lungs, interstitial glomerulonephritis and neutrophilic infiltration of the liver. T. gondii DNA was found in the organs (heart and brain) of three does. In conclusion, does infected with Toxoplasma gondii in semen at the time of artificial insemination display reproductive disorders in the chronic phase of infection that might be associated with toxoplasmosis.(AU)

Distúrbios reprodutivos em cabras experimentalmente infectadas por Toxoplasma gondii / Reproductive disorders in does experimentally infected by Toxoplasma gondii

Objetivou-se descrever os distúrbios reprodutivos associados à infecção experimental por Toxoplasma gondii através da inseminação artificial com sêmen contaminado em quatro cabras no estágio crônico da infecção. As características do trato reprodutor foram avaliadas através de ultrassonografia transretal, visando o diagnóstico gestacional ou de desordens reprodutivas, após a infecção experimental. Ao final do experimento, os animais foram necropsiados e avaliações histopatológicas e PCR foram realizados. Dentre os animais infectados que exibiram mortalidade embrionária, duas apresentaram anestro e duas apresentaram repetição de estro, sendo que destas uma apresentou intervalos entre estros reduzido (sete dias) e outra em intervalo regular (21 dias). Todavia, ambas foram submetidas a monta natural durante os estros naturais subsequentes e não foi confirmada gestação até o final do experimento (90 dias). Duas cabras exibiram alterações nos exames de ultrassonografia, sendo identificadas um cisto ovariano, e uma hidrossalpinge, ambas confirmadas no exame post-mortem. As principais lesões microscópicas nesse grupo foram infiltração neutrofílica dos pulmões, glomerulonefrite intersticial e infiltração neutrofílica do fígado. O DNA de T. gondii foi encontrado nos órgãos (coração e cérebro) de três cabras. Em conclusão, cabras infectadas com sêmen contendo T. gondii no momento da inseminação artificial apresentam distúrbios reprodutivos na fase crônica da infecção que podem estar associados à toxoplasmose.

The aim of this study was to describe the reproductive disorders related to experimental infection by artificial insemination with semen contaminated with Toxoplasma gondii of four goats in the chronic phase of the infection. In the end of the study, the does were submitted to necropsy, and PCR and histopathological evaluations were performed. Among infected does that exhibited embryonic loss, two were in anestrus and two exhibited repeated estrus. One of the latter animals exhibited clinical signs of estrus at seven-day intervals, whereas the other had a 21-day estrous cycle. However, both does were naturally mated on subsequent natural estrous and were not able to get pregnant until the end of the experiment (90 d). Two of the goats exhibited abnormalities in the ultrasound examinations, one of which was an ovarian cyst, while the other was a hydrosalpinx, both of which were confirmed in the post-mortem examination. The main microscopic injuries in this group were neutrophilic infiltration of the lungs, interstitial glomerulonephritis and neutrophilic infiltration of the liver. T. gondii DNA was found in the organs (heart and brain) of three does. In conclusion, does infected with Toxoplasma gondii in semen at the time of artificial insemination display reproductive disorders in the chronic phase of infection that might be associated with toxoplasmosis.

Enfermidades de bovinos e ovinos diagnosticadas no Estado do Tocantins / Cattle and sheep diseases diagnosed in the state of Tocantins - Brazil

Background: Knowing the different diseases that affect the herds of a region is a fundamental necessity, because sanityis one of the main factors limiting animal production. Several studies have reported the diseases affecting the animals ofvarious regions of Brazil; however, no such study was carried out in the state of Tocantins so far. Thus, the objective ofthis work is to report the main diseases diagnosed in cattle and sheep in the central and northern regions of the state ofTocantins, between January 2011 and December 2015.Materials, Methods & Results: The records and reports of the cattle and sheep treated by the clinicians and pathologistsof the Ruminants Medical Clinic (SCMR) of the University Veterinary Hospital (HVU), School of Veterinary Medicineand Zootecnia (EMVZ), University Federal of Tocantins (UFT) during the study period were evaluated. The cases wereclassified into two categories, conclusive and inconclusive; the cases with conclusive diagnosis were classified according tothe etiology and the organic systems involved. In the period of five years, 697 cattle and sheep were treated in the SCMR.The diagnoses were made using epidemiological, clinical, and pathological data, and in some cases, using complementarytests. Among the 697 cases reviewed, 692 (99.2%) and 5 (0.8%) cases were diagnosed conclusively and inconclusively,respectively. The most affected system was the digestive system, which accounted for 260 (37.6%) cases; this was followedby the locomotor 130 (18.8%) cases, nervous 56 (8.1%) cases, reproductive 57 (8.2%) cases, urinary 50 (7.2%) cases, skin16 (2.3%) cases, muscular 11 (2%) cases, respiratory 34 (4.9%) cases, hemolymphopoietic 28 (3.5%) cases, endocrine 24(3.5%) cases, sense organs 22 (3.2%) cases, and cardiovascular 4 (0.6%) cases. A total of 220 (31.6%) parasitic, 202 (29%)infectious, 106 (15.2%) toxic, 96 (13.8%) nutritional, 52 (7.5%) by physical agents, and 6 (0.8%) congenital/hereditarydiseases were...

Sangramentos genitais em cadelas / Genital bleeding in bitches

O aparelho genital da fêmea canina está constituído por várias estruturas ou órgãos de função complexa. A fertilidade da fêmea está vinculada ao seu correto funcionamento. Diferentes aspectos relacionados a disfunções e alterações temporárias ou permanentes do sistema reprodutivo em cadelas permanecem sem explicação. O interesse clínico na compreensão e na resolução dessas questões é importante para assegurar a saúde geral e reprodutiva dos animais acometidos. Uma alteração facilmente identificada em ginecologia canina é o sangramento observado através da vagina. Muitas vezes, o sangramento, que varia em intensidade, podendo ser classificado como hemorragia nas situações de profusão, é o resultado de uma patologia genuína genital. Em outros casos, o sangramento é o resultado de uma disfunção sistêmica e/ou endócrina. O diagnóstico se baseia no histórico, na anamnese e nos achados clínicos, associado a exames complementares.(AU)

The female dog genital tract consists of several structures or organs with complex functions. The fertility of the female is linked to its correct functioning. Different aspects related to dysfunctions and temporary or permanent alterations of the reproductive system in bitches remain unexplained. The clinical interest in understanding and solving these issues is important to ensure the general and reproductive health of the affected animals. An easily identified change in canine gynecology is the bleeding observed through the vagina. Often, bleeding, which varies in intensity, and can be classified as hemorrage in situations of profusion, is the result of a genuine genital pathology. In other cases, bleeding is the result of a systemic and/or endocrine dysfunction. The diagnosis is based on the history, anamnesis and clinical findings associated with complementary tests.(AU)

Sangramentos genitais em cadelas / Genital bleeding in bitches

O aparelho genital da fêmea canina está constituído por várias estruturas ou órgãos de função complexa. A fertilidade da fêmea está vinculada ao seu correto funcionamento. Diferentes aspectos relacionados a disfunções e alterações temporárias ou permanentes do sistema reprodutivo em cadelas permanecem sem explicação. O interesse clínico na compreensão e na resolução dessas questões é importante para assegurar a saúde geral e reprodutiva dos animais acometidos. Uma alteração facilmente identificada em ginecologia canina é o sangramento observado através da vagina. Muitas vezes, o sangramento, que varia em intensidade, podendo ser classificado como hemorragia nas situações de profusão, é o resultado de uma patologia genuína genital. Em outros casos, o sangramento é o resultado de uma disfunção sistêmica e/ou endócrina. O diagnóstico se baseia no histórico, na anamnese e nos achados clínicos, associado a exames complementares.

The female dog genital tract consists of several structures or organs with complex functions. The fertility of the female is linked to its correct functioning. Different aspects related to dysfunctions and temporary or permanent alterations of the reproductive system in bitches remain unexplained. The clinical interest in understanding and solving these issues is important to ensure the general and reproductive health of the affected animals. An easily identified change in canine gynecology is the bleeding observed through the vagina. Often, bleeding, which varies in intensity, and can be classified as hemorrage in situations of profusion, is the result of a genuine genital pathology. In other cases, bleeding is the result of a systemic and/or endocrine dysfunction. The diagnosis is based on the history, anamnesis and clinical findings associated with complementary tests.