Friday 12 June 2015

Orchitis

Orchitis is inflammation of horse testis.
Symptoms
  • Hard swelling if scrotum
  • Pain
  • Warmness
  • Increased temperature of testis
  • Decreased semen quality and motility.
Causes
  • Bacterial
  • Virus
  • Parasitic
  • Auto immune
Prevention
Good horse management to prevent infections
Treatment
  • Cold packs can be applied to reduce temperature
  • NSAIDS can be used to reduce pain and swelling.
  • Antibiotics can be given to control bacterial infections.

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