The importance of clinical examination and reproductive evaluation of rams.

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Published: Jan 25, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/jhvms.15380
Keywords:
sheep reproduction rams.
P. GOULETSOU (Π. ΓΚΟΥΛΕΤΣΟΥ)
Veterinary Faculty, University of Thessaly
T. LAINAS (Θ. ΛΑΪΝΑΣ)
Veterinary Department, Local Authority of Karditsa
G. C. FTHENAKIS (Γ. Χ. ΦΘΕΝΑΚΗΣ)
Veterinary Faculty, University of Thessaly
Abstract

In this review paper the importance of the clinical examination of rams for fertility evaluation is reviewed. Initially, the procedure of the examination is presented in detail; subsequently, the various pathological findings that may be detected, are described and their consequences for the reproductive soundness of rams are discussed.

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