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Environmental health perspectives1987; 73; 27-33; doi: 10.1289/ehp.877327

Ovarian disorders in domestic animals.

Abstract: The histologic appearance of the ovaries and persistence of corpora lutea vary considerably among domestic animals, particularly between spontaneous and induced ovulators. The seasonally polyestrous mare has a variety of unique characteristics in ovarian structure and general reproductive function. Among the anomalies of ovarian development is the bovine freemartin with gonads containing a mixture of male and female elements. A variety of ovarian cysts occur in domestic animals, and persistent corpora lutea with associated reproductive perturbations occur in several species. Ovarian tumors are relatively uncommon in domestic animals, with most examples described in dogs, cats, and horses. These ovarian neoplasms are generally classified as epithelial, germ cell, or sex cord-stromal tumors.
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Publication Date: 1987-08-01 PubMed ID: 3665869PubMed Central: PMC1474553DOI: 10.1289/ehp.877327Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article investigates and presents findings on various disorders of the ovaries in domestic animals, exploring the differing histological appearances between various animal species and discussing specific conditions, like persistent corpora lutea, ovarian cysts and ovarian tumors prevalent in domestic animals.

Ovarian Characteristics across Different Animals

  • The research emphasizes that the histologic structure and corpora lutea’s persistence in the ovaries differ considerably among varying species of domestic animals, highlighting a distinction between spontaneous and induced ovulators. The corpora lutea is a temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries and is involved in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
  • The mare, a seasonally polyestrous animal, exhibits unique characteristics. Polyestrous animals are those that can go into heat several times in a seasons. Each species has distinct and unique reproductive functions and ovarian structures.

Anomalies in Ovarian Development

  • The study highlights the bovine freemartin, a certain abnormality in bovine ovarian development. The gonads of these individuals contain a mix of male and female elements, making it an unusual case. This anomaly usually occurs when a female calf receives male hormones from its male twin while still in the womb, affecting its sexual development.

Ovarian Cysts and Persistent Corpora Lutea

  • A range of ovarian cysts can develop in domestic animals, which are essentially fluid-filled sacs. The persistence of corpora lutea (yellow bodies), typically found in pregnant animals, can sometimes cause reproductive imbalances if they persist after pregnancy or outside of pregnancy.
  • The persistent corpora lutea and associated reproductive disruptions are found in different animal species. However, the ovarian cysts and disorders they cause appear to vary among species.

Ovarian Tumors in Domestic Animals

  • Ovarian tumors, although not very common, are occasionally found in domestic animals, especially in dogs, cats, and horses. These neoplasms or new abnormal growths can lead to destructive and non-functional tissues.
  • According to the research paper, these ovarian tumors are typically classified into three categories, which include epithelial tumors (originating from surface epithelium), germ cell tumors (originating from germ cells) and sex cord-stromal tumors (originating from sex cords or ovarian stroma).

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APA
MacLachlan NJ. (1987). Ovarian disorders in domestic animals. Environ Health Perspect, 73, 27-33. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.877327

Publication

Environmental health perspectives
ISSN: 0091-6765
NlmUniqueID: 0330411
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 73
Pages: 27-33

Researcher Affiliations

MacLachlan, N J
  • Department of Microbiology, Pathology, and Parasitology, School of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27606.

MeSH Terms

  • Aging
  • Animals
  • Animals, Domestic
  • Female
  • Ovarian Diseases / physiopathology
  • Ovarian Diseases / veterinary
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / classification
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / veterinary
  • Ovary / anatomy & histology
  • Ovary / growth & development
  • Ovary / physiology

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