M.M. Waheed1, M.M. Al-Eknah1, M.A. Hamouda2 and A.M. Al-Dughaym3
Departments of Clinical Studies1, Pathology2, Microbiology and Parasitology3, Faculty of VeterinaryMedicine and Animal Resources , King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT
The current study was carried out on 100 infertile female dromedaries (5 – 18 years old). A complete gynaecological examination was performed. Four categories of infertility problems were recorded: pyometra (34%), repeat breeder (28%), endometritis (24%) and mucometra (14%). The effects of season and age of females on these infertility problems were declared. Uterine biopsies from 24 dromedaries, clinically diagnosed as endometritis were examined and graded microscopically. The results revealed a significant (p<0.05) effect of season on infertility as high percentages of endometritis during autumn, repeat breeder during winter and pyometra during spring. Besides, infertility was significantly (p<0.05) influenced by the age of females. High rates of repeat breeders and endometritis were noticed in the young age. While, middle-aged females had high percentages of pyometra. Results of uterine biopsy were variable. One female (4.17%) had a normal uterus, which was graded 1A. Four dromedaries (16.67%) had minor uterine abnormalities that were graded 1B. Five dromedaries (20.83%) had appreciable endometritis that was graded 2A. Ten dromedaries (41.67%) had endometritis with gland fibrosis that was graded 2B. Four dromedaries (16.67%) had notable uterine gland fibrosis that was graded 3A. Uterine biopsy could be considered as a good diagnostic tool of endometritis in female camels.
Key words: Dromedaries, endometritis ,infertility, reproduction, uterine biopsy
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