Veterinary Andrology and Reproductive Techniques

PATHOLOGY OF TESTIS

The two most common changes occurring in the testes causing disturbed spermatogenesis are

• Testicular hypoplasia which is congenital or hereditary
• Testicular degeneration which is usually acquired

• Testicular pathology due to congenital or heredotory causes includes testicular hypoplasia, certain defects in the seminiferous tubules and sperm cells including cytogenetic and chromosomal defects, cryptochidism and inguinal hernias