Ultrasound as a Mechanical Method for Male Dog Contraception |
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| Authors: | R Leoci G Aiudi A De Sandro Salvati F Silvestre F Binetti GM Lacalandra |
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| Institution: | Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari, Valenzano, Bari, Italy |
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| Abstract: | Therapeutic ultrasound (1.5 W/cm2) was investigated for its effect upon testicular size and consistency and semen quality in five dogs. Dogs were treated every other day with a total of three treatments and were examined up to 2 weeks after treatment. There was some tenderness after treatment and a significant decrease in testicular size and semen quality. This method may provide a suitable contraception technique in dogs and requires further investigation. |
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