Breeding Soundness Examination For Bulls - DR S Raja

Breeding Soundness Examination
(BSE)
VGO-511 Veterinary Andrology & Reproductive Techniques

Dr S Raja, Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics
TANUVAS, VCRI, Orathanadu
What is BSE?
The breeding soundness examination (BSE) involves a
complete and systematic evaluation of the reproductive

potential in male animal
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Dept. of VGO VCRI OND
BSE is not..
It is not indicative of relative fertility.
It is designed to identify groups of bulls that are more or
less fertile than other groups of bulls.
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BSE invloves
1. History
2. Factors evaluated by observation
3. Physical examination
4. External genital examination
5. Internal genital examination

6. Scrotal circumference
7. Evaluation of semen
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1. History
1. Bull
2. Cow
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2. Factors evaluated by observation

1. Libido
2. Mating ability
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3. General Physical Examination

Weight and body condition
Vision
Teeth
Rear leg conformation..
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Rear leg conformation-Rear View..
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Rear leg conformation-Rear View..
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Rear leg conformation-Side View..
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Rear leg conformation-Side View..
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Foot Conformation
Foot Angle:
Angle at the front of the hoof measured from
the floor to the hairline at the right hoof
Hoof Abnormalities:
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Foot Conformation
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Front Leg Conformation
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4. Examination of the external genital organs
1.
2.
3.
4.
Prepuce and Penis

Scrotum
Testes
Epididymis
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Prepuce
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Penis
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Penis
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Scrotum & testis
Scrotum- Injury, insect bite
Testis-Turgid [soft & Flabby]
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Scrotum conformation
Normal scrotal conformation with elongated
testes.
Normal scrotal conformation with rounded
testes.
Scrotum may be rotated in some bulls with no
apparent ill-effects.
Cleavage between caudal epididymis is
sometimes very distinct.
Testes held close to the body wall are usually

small or hypoplastic.
Unilateral hypoplasia.
Scrotal hernia.
Incomplete descent of right testis
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Epididymis
Head-Palpated
Tail- Filled & Spongy

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5 Examination of internal genital organs
Vesicular glands
Ampullae
Prostate
Internal inguinal rings
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6. Scrotal circumference
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7. Evaluation of semen
1.
2.
3.
4.
Methods of semen collection

Macroscopic examination of semen
Microscopic examination of semen
Classification of semen quality
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7.1 Methods of semen collection
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7.2 Macroscopic examination of semen
Volume
Colour
Viscosity and Density
pH
Presence of foreign materials
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7.3 Microscopic examination of semen

A. Motility
Mass Activity or Gross motility
0
No mass activity
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Slow wave motion
2
Rapid wave motion
3
Eddies
Individual motility
Motility %
70
50-70
30-50
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Score
20
12
10
3
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B. Concentration
C. Live sperm
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D. Morphology of spermatozoa
Based on source of abnormality
Based on the effect on fertilization
Based on the location of the abnormality
Primary
abnormalities
<10
10-20
20-30
>30
<25
40
25-40
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40-60
10
>60
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Total abnormalities
Score
7.4 Classification of semen quality

Scrotal circumference Motility
Sperm morphology -
40 points
20 points
40 points
Category
Total score
Satisfactory
> 60
Questionable
30 < 60
Unsatisfactory
< 30
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8. In Vitro Assessment of Spermatozoa
Acrosome status of spermatozoa

Assessment of sperm plasma membrane integrity
Zona free hamster oocyte penetration bioassay for
assessment of fertility of bulls
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PROFORMA FOR BREEDING SOUNDNESS
Name/ No. of the bull

:
Date of birth/Age :
Owners name and Address :
Permanent Markings
:
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Physical Condition
Integument
Digestive system
Urinary System
Circulatory System
Respiratory system
Neuromuscular system
Examination of external genitalia
Examination of internal Genitalia
Semen analysis
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Points to remember
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
History:
1. Bull, Cow
Factors evaluated by observation:
1. Libido, Mating ability
Physical examination :
1. Body wt; Vision; teeth; rear leg
External genital examination:
1. Penis; Prepuce; Scrotum; Testis; Epididymis
Internal genital examination:
1. SV; Amp; Prostate; Inguinal rings
Scrotal circumference:
1. Scrotal measurement
Evaluation of semen:
1. Motility; Concentration; Morphology
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Breeding Soundness Examination

VGO-511 Veterinary Andrology & Reproductive Techniques

The breeding soundness examination (BSE) involves a

complete and systematic evaluation of the reproductive

It is not indicative of relative fertility.

It is designed to identify groups of bulls that are more or

less fertile than other groups of bulls.

5. Internal genital examination

2. Factors evaluated by observation

3. General Physical Examination

Rear leg conformation-Rear View..

Rear leg conformation-Rear View..

Rear leg conformation-Side View..

Rear leg conformation-Side View..

Front Leg Conformation

4. Examination of the external genital organs

Prepuce and Penis

Scrotum & testis

Scrotum- Injury, insect bite

Testis-Turgid [soft & Flabby]

Testes held close to the body wall are usually

Tail- Filled & Spongy

5 Examination of internal genital organs

Methods of semen collection

7.1 Methods of semen collection

7.2 Macroscopic examination of semen

7.3 Microscopic examination of semen

Dept. of VGO VCRI OND

7.4 Classification of semen quality

8. In Vitro Assessment of Spermatozoa

Acrosome status of spermatozoa

PROFORMA FOR BREEDING SOUNDNESS

Name/ No. of the bull

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