Modifications of Some Parameters of the Rabbit Ejaculate After Ablation of the Vesicular Gland

Introduction: The aim of this research was to provide a detailed description of the morphology, topography, and histometry of rabbit accessory genital glands. Material and Methods: Seven male New Zealand White rabbits, 3–4 months of age and weighing 2.1–3 kg were used for the study. The whole urethra from the urinary bladder to the external urethral orifice accompanied by accessory genital glands was sliced at intervals of 1 mm. The serial sections were prepared with haematoxylin-eosin (H&E) and Movat–Russell modified pentachrome stain. Results: A detailed description of the morphology and morphometry was provided. The topography of the organs was explained on the basis of characteristic cross-sections on histological slides. The inconsistent nomenclature and descriptions of these glands by different authors were also discussed. Conclusion: The morphometric analysis indicated that some of the glands described have similar dimensions in different individuals, while others like paraprostates revealed high diversity in the number of lobes, their size, and their structure. The accessory glands are also good topographic markers which precisely define the segment of the urethra. The terms “proprostate”, “prostate”, and “paraprostates” as the nomenclature of the prostate complex reflect the location of these glands well and indicate their common origin and function.

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Accessory genital glands in the New Zealand White rabbit: a morphometrical and histological study

Skonieczna

Madej

Będziński

2019

Journal of Veterinary Research

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Reproductive Physiology of Male Rabbits: A Key Factor in Buck Selection for Breeding (Paper Review)

Onuoha¹

2020

ARSci

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Rabbits are unique animals found in many different continents and climatic zones. Domestic rabbits are the descendants of Oryctolagus cuniculus, a species native to the western Mediterranean basin (Spain and North Africa) and it is said to have originated from the European wild rabbit. Rabbits have been used as experimental animals in genetics and breeding since the beginning of the century. Rabbit bucks are ready for reproduction at 32 weeks of age when sperm production is known to have stabilized. Lack of detailed information about the anatomy and morphological structures of rabbit bucks, their reproductive organs and its physiology, hampers the reproductive index in multiplication and breeding of rabbits. This review is centered on gathering relevant information about the morphology and reproductive physiology of rabbit bucks with emphasis on showing some aspects relating to their sexual maturity, occurrence of puberty, reproductive distinctiveness, seminal characteristics, number, size of glands and their location, sperm production and Spermatogenesis for a better breeding purpose.

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Seminal Vesiculitis in Three Pet Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Ardiaca¹,

Bonvehí²,

Cuesta³

et al. 2016

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association

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To date, descriptions of pathologic conditions of the seminal vesicle in rabbits are scarce and limited to the laboratory animals in experimental conditions. The present article describes three cases of strangury, abdominal pain, and anorexia associated with seminal vesiculitis in pet rabbits. Three non-neutered male pet rabbits aged 3.6, 1.5, and 2.1 yrs were presented with strangury, abdominal pain, and anorexia. Seminal vesiculitis was diagnosed based on clinical signs and ultrasonography findings. Vesiculectomy was performed in two cases that presented strangury refractory to medical treatment, and diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology. In the third case, the patient received medical treatment, and a sequela in the form of lithiasis of the seminal vesicle was detected 3 yrs later. Plain radiographs were nearly unremarkable, and results from complete blood analysis and urinalysis were not specific in all three cases. Contrast radiography was performed in one case, showing a dilated seminal vesicle. Ultrasound and surgical biopsy seem to be the most sensitive techniques in the diagnosis of this pathology. Seminal vesiculitis must be included in the differential diagnosis of acute or chronic strangury in male pet rabbits.

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Modifications of Some Parameters of the Rabbit Ejaculate After Ablation of the Vesicular Gland

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Accessory genital glands in the New Zealand White rabbit: a morphometrical and histological study

Accessory genital glands in the New Zealand White rabbit: a morphometrical and histological study

Reproductive Physiology of Male Rabbits: A Key Factor in Buck Selection for Breeding (Paper Review)

Seminal Vesiculitis in Three Pet Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

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