Feline Reproduction

 

Description:

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world and cat owners want advanced veterinary care. There is a growing interest in purebred cats which requires the highest quality reproductive care from the general veterinary practitioners. In Feline Reproduction, all aspects of reproduction in the queen and the tom are presented by a global author team. Beginning with basic anatomy and normal reproduction, this book reviews practical knowledge about feline pregnancy, neonatal care, breeding soundness exams, and semen cryopreservation. This book also provides the most current and comprehensive information about abnormal conditions affecting feline reproduction, such as infertility, spontaneous abortion and contraception. Covering both pets and nondomestic species, this feline reproduction book will prove to be essential for the general veterinary practitioner, veterinary student, animal scientist, and experienced cat breeder.

 

 

Table of Contents:

 

1  Reproductive Anatomy and Puberty in the Queen

1.1  Anatomy in the Queen

1.2  Puberty in the Queen

1.3 References

2  Feline Estrous Cycle

2.1  Seasonality

2.2  Ovulation Physiology

2.3  Phases of the Estrous Cycle

2.3.1  Proestrus

2.3.2  Estrus

2.3.3  Interestrus

2.3.4  Diestrus

2.3.5  Anestrus

2.3.6  Summary

2.4 References

3  Manipulation of the Estrous Cycle

3.1  Introduction

3.2  Estrus Induction

3.2.1  Photoperiod and social stimulation

3.2.2  Hormonal treatment

3.2.3  GnRH Agonists

3.2.4  General consideration

3.2.5  Conclusion

3.3  Estrus Suppression

3.3.1  Progestins

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA)

Megestrol acetate

Proligestone (PROL)

Other progestins

Conclusion

3.3.2  Induction of ovulation and pseudopregnancy for short-term suppression

3.3.3  Light protocols and social interactions

3.3.4  Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)

Conclusion

3.4  GnRH agonists

3.4.1  Use in adult queens

3.4.2  Pre-pubertal use

3.5  Conclusion

3.6 References

4  Breeding and Cattery Management

4.1  Introduction

4.2  Overall Management

4.3  Lighting

4.4  Breeding Management

4.5  Breeding Records

4.6  Management of the Pregnant Queen

4.7 References

5  Causes of Infertility in the Queen

5.1  Introduction

5.2  Infertility Among Pedigree Queens

5.3  Lack of puberty

5.4  Lack of Cyclicity in an Adult Queen

5.5  Problems Related to Mating

5.6  Spontaneous Ovulation

5.7  Uterine Pathology

5.8  Hormonal Problems

5.9  Infectious Problems

5.10  Chromosomal or Genetic Problems

5.11  Nutrition

5.12  Environmental Pollutants

5.13  Conclusion

5.14 References

6  Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management

6.1  Introduction

6.2  Embryonic and Fetal Development in Cats and the Hormonal Control of Pregnancy

6.2.1  Embryonic, fetal, and placental development

6.2.2  Hormonal control of pregnancy

6.3  Pregnancy Diagnosis

6.3.1  Macroscopical Changes in the Pregnant Queen

Physical development of the pregnant queen

Abdominal palpation

6.3.2  Hormonal assays

6.3.3  Imaging

Ultrasound

Radiology

6.4  Pregnancy Aging

6.4.1  Precise timing of the matings

6.4.2  Ultrasound diagnosis

Evolution of the conceptus and organs

Fetometry

6.4.3  Radiographic diagnosis

6.5  Management Of The Pregnant Queen

6.5.1  Nutrition

6.5.2  Parasite prevention and vaccination

6.5.3  Good practice in the use of usual drugs during pregnancy

6.6  Conclusion

6.7 References

Appendix 6.1

7  Causes of Abortion

7.1  Introduction

7.2  Noninfectious Abortion

7.3  Infectious Abortion

7.3.1  Viral pathogens

7.3.2  Bacterial

7.3.3  Protozoa

7.4  Case Management

7.5 References

8  Periparturient Disease in the Queen

8.1  Prepartum and Peripartum Disorders

8.1.1  Uterine torsion

8.1.2  Extrauterine fetuses

8.1.3  Vaginal prolapse

8.1.4  Uterine prolapse

8.2  Postpartum Disorders

8.2.1  Retained fetal membranes

8.2.2  Metritis

8.2.3  Eclampsia (puerperal tetany)

8.2.4  Mastitis

8.2.5  Lactation failure/agalactia

8.3 References

9  Management of Parturition

9.1  Background/Introduction

9.2  Differentiating Eutocia from Dystocia

9.3  Medical Management of Dystocia

9.4  Cesarean Section

9.5 References

10  Neonatal Resuscitation and Care

10.1  Introduction

10.2  Preparing for Birth

10.3  Anesthesia for Cesarean Section

10.4  Neonatal Resuscitation

10.5  After Care

10.6  Neonatal Isoerythrolysis

10.7  Conclusion

10.8 References

11  Neonatal Diseases

11.1  Introduction

11.2  General Clinical Signs

11.3  Etiology

11.4  Infectious Causes of Kitten Mortality

11.4.1  Respiratory diseases

11.4.2  Gastrointestinal diseases

11.4.3 Systemic disease

11.5 References

12  Termination of Pregnancy

12.1  Introduction

12.2  Surgical Termination of Pregnancy

12.3  Medical Termination of Pregnancy

12.3.1  Options that act by withdrawal of progesterone

Prostaglandins

Cabergoline

Bromocryptine and metergoline

12.3.2  Progesterone receptor antagonism

Aglepristone

12.4 References

13  Disorders of the Ovary

13.1  Introduction

13.2  Congenital Abnormalities of the Ovary

13.3  Ovarian Remnant Syndrome

13.4  Ovarian Cysts

13.5  Periovarian Cysts

13.6  Ovarian Neoplasia

13.6.1  Ovarian epithelial neoplasia

13.6.2  Ovarian stroma and sex cord neoplasia

Granulosa cell tumor (GCT)

Interstitial cell tumor

13.6.3  Germ cell tumors

Teratoma

Dysgerminoma

13.6.4  Summary

13.7 References

14  Disorders of the Uterus

14.1  Development of the Uterus

14.1.1  Abnormal uterine development

14.2  Endometrial Polyps

14.3  Hydrometra/Mucometra

14.4  Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia-Pyometra Complex

14.4.1  Pathophysiology

14.4.2  Signalment, history and physical examination

14.4.3  Clinical signs

14.4.4  Diagnosis

14.4.5  Treatment

Surgical therapy

Medical therapy

Monitoring response to treatment

14.4.6  Outcomes

14.5  Neoplasia

14.6 References

15  Disorders of the Caudal Reproductive Tract

15.1  Congenital Abnormalities

15.2  Vaginitis

15.3  Vaginal Prolapse

15.4  Neoplasia

15.5 References

16  Disorders of the Mammary Glands

16.1  Anatomy

16.2  Mammary Neoplasia

16.2.1  Diagnosis and staging

16.2.2  Treatment

16.2.3  Chemotherapy

16.3  Mammary Hyperplasia

16.3.1  Signalment, history and physical examination

16.3.2  Pathogenesis

16.3.3  Diagnosis

16.3.4  Treatment

16.3.5  Prognosis

16.4  Mastitis

16.4.1  Diagnosis

16.4.2  Treatment

16.4.3  Kitten management

16.5 References

17  Reproductive Anatomy and Puberty in the Tom

17.1  Embryology

17.1.1  External genitalia

17.1.2  Internal tubular tract

17.2  Puberty

17.3  Prepuce and Penis

17.3.1  Prepuce

17.3.2  Penis

Os penis

Penile spines

17.4  Scrotum and Testes

17.4.1  Scrotum

17.4.2  Testes and epididymides

Spermatogenesis

Sperm morphology

17.5  Accessory Glands

17.5.1  Prostate

17.5.2  Bulbourethral glands

17.5.3  Urethra

17.6 References

18  Semen Collection and Evaluation

18.1  Introduction

18.2  Sperm Collection

18.2.1  Artificial vagina (AV)

18.2.2  Electroejaculation (EE)

18.2.3  Urethral catheterization after pharmacological induction (Ur.Ca.P.I.)

18.3  Sperm Evaluation

Macroscopic parameters

Microscopic parameters

18.4  Sperm Dosage and Site for Artificial Insemination

18.5 References

19  Causes of Infertility in the Tom

19.1  Introduction

19.2  Signalment and History

19.3  Physical Examination

19.4  Causes of Infertility

19.4.1  Poor or lack of libido

9.4.2.  Inability to mate

19.4.3  Failure to produce litters after mating

19.5  Diagnosis and Ancillary Tests

19.5.1  Semen collection and evaluation

19.5.2  Other diagnostic tests

19.6  Treatment

19.7 References

20  Disorders of the Testicles and Scrotum

20.1  Congenital Disorders

20.1.1  Cryptorchidism

20.1.2  Monorchidism and anorchidism

20.1.3  Polyorchidism

20.1.4  Testicular hypoplasia

20.1.5  Ovotestes

20.1.6  Cystic rete testis

20.2  Acquired Disorders of the Testes and Scrotum

20.2.1  Testicular neoplasia

20.2.2  Testicular trauma

Testicular torsion

20.2.3  Inflammatory and/or infectious conditions

20.2.4  Degeneration

20.3 References

21  Disorders of the Accessory Sex Glands

21.1  Overview

21.2  Bacterial Prostatitis

21.3  Prostatic Abscessation

21.4  Urethroadenocystitis

21.5  Paraprostatic Cyst

21.6  Squamous Metaplasia of the Prostate Gland

21.7  Prostatic Adenocarcinoma

21.8  Prognosis

21.9 References

22  Disorders of the Prepuce and Penis

22.1  Overview

22.2  Congenital Disorders

22.2.1  Ambiguous genitalia

Male pseudohermaphrodite – persistent Müllerian duct syndrome

Male pseudohermaphrodite – testicular feminization

Female pseudohermaphrodite – congenital adrenal hyperplasia

22.2.2  Other congenital abnormalities of the penis and prepuce

Penile frenulum

Penile hypoplasia

Hypospadias

Cloacal duplication

22.3  Acquired Disorders

22.3.1  Trauma

Punctures or lacerations of the prepuce and penis

Fracture of the os penis

22.3.2  Balanoposthitis

22.3.3  Hair ring

22.3.4  Phimosis

22.3.5  Paraphimosis

22.3.6  Neoplasia

22.4 References

23  Semen Cryopreservation

23.1  Introduction

23.2  Extenders

23.3  Cooling Rates and Techniques

23.4  Thawing

23.5  Suggested Protocol

23.6 References

24  Use of Epididymal Sperm for Preservation of Genetics and Artificial Insemination

24.1  Introduction

24.2  Fundamental Biology of the Epididymis

24.3  Collection, Storage, and Shipment of Testes

24.3.1  Removal of testes from tom cats

24.3.2  Procedure for epididymal sperm collection in laboratory (Table 24.1)

Dissection of testes and epididymides

Sperm recovery

Sperm collection medium options

24.4  Cryopreservation of Epididymal Sperm

Formulas for sperm freezing media

24.4.1  Procedure for sperm freezing

Two-step slow freeze (cryopreservation) method

Ultra-fast freezing (vitrification) method (Swanson et al., 2017)

24.4.2  Procedure for thawing/rewarming

Thawing (for slow freeze cryopreserved samples)

Rewarming vitrified sperm pellets (Swanson et al., 2017)

24.5  Use of Epididymal Sperm for Breeding

24.6  Perspectives

24.6.1  Practical perspectives

24.7 References

25  Clinical Approach to Infertility

25.1  Introduction

25.2.1  History

25.2.2  Gynecological examination

25.2.3  Failure to cycle

Treatment options

25.2.4  Failure to allow mating

25.2.5  Failure to ovulate

Persistent estrus

25.2.6  Failure to become pregnant

25.2.7  Failure to carry pregnancy to term – early embryonic loss, fetal death and still

25.3  The Tomcat

25.3.1  History

25.3.2  Physical and andrological examination

25.3.3  Semen collection and evaluation

25.3.4  Additional examinations

Bacteriological/virological examination of the semen

Hormone analysis

Karyotyping

25.3.5  Common problems and possible treatment approaches

Failure to mate and failure to achieve an erection

Failure to induce ovulation

Failure to achieve pregnancy

25.4 References

26  Options for Contraception in Female and Male Felids

26.1  Introduction

26.2  Females

26.2.1  Progestins

Megestrol acetate

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Proligestone

26.2.2  GnRH agonists

26.2.3  Melatonin

26.2.4  Other

26.3  Males

26.3.1  GnRH agonists

26.3.2.  Melatonin

26.3.3  Other non-steroid options

26.4 References

27  Assisted Reproduction Techniques in the Domestic Cat

27.1  Introduction

27.2  Genome Rescue Methods

27.2.1  Oocytes

27.2.2  Embryos

27.2.3  Ovarian and testicular tissue

27.2.4  Future perspectives on genome rescue from tissues

27.3  Embryo Production Technologies

27.3.1  IVM, IVF, ICSI and beyond

27.4  Conclusion

27.5 References

28  Application of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Non-Domestic Felids

28.1  Introduction

28.2  Semen Collection, Analysis and Cryopreservation

28.3  Artificial Insemination

28.4  In Vitro Fertilization, Embryo Culture and Cryopreservation

28.5  Embryo Transfer

28.6 References

Index

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An aparitie	10 May 2022
Autor	Aime Johnson
Dimensiuni	248 x 189 x 18 mm
Editura	CABI
Format	Paperback
ISBN	9781789247084
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	304