. The diseases of the genital organs of domestic animals. Veterinary medicine. 784 Diseases of the Genital Organs several days or weeks, and then slowly abates. The glands do not ordinarily recover in volume or function. The prog- nosis for the life of the animal is highly favorable, but for the reproductive functions is usually hopeless. As will be seen in Figs. 226 and 227, the gross changes consist chiefly in atrophy of the testicle and hypertrophy of the epididymis, so that the ordinary relationship in volume. Fig. 227—Orchitis and Epididymitis. I, Epididymis ; 2, parenchyma of gland ; j,
. The diseases of the genital organs of domestic animals. Veterinary medicine. 784 Diseases of the Genital Organs several days or weeks, and then slowly abates. The glands do not ordinarily recover in volume or function. The prog- nosis for the life of the animal is highly favorable, but for the reproductive functions is usually hopeless. As will be seen in Figs. 226 and 227, the gross changes consist chiefly in atrophy of the testicle and hypertrophy of the epididymis, so that the ordinary relationship in volume. Fig. 227—Orchitis and Epididymitis. I, Epididymis ; 2, parenchyma of gland ; j, hemorrhage in epididymis; 4^ hemorrhage in testicle. of the two structures becomes reversed. In the early stages, as shown in Fig. 227, prominent hemorrhage may occur. The infection extends to the peritoneal covering, by con- tiguity involves the parietal peritoneum of the scrotum, and causes adhesions between the two layers. Histologic and biologic studies have not been made in sufficient degree to permit of any conclusions. The colon-like organism ordi- narily alleged to cause abortion in mares may logically be considered as a common cause. At least it is fair to assume. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Williams, Walter Long, 1856-1945; Williams, Walter Wilkinson, 1892- joint author. Ithaca, N. Y. , The author
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