Endocrinology & Reproduction

Endocrine Disorders and Reproductive Health in Veterinary Species

📅10 weeks
4 units
📚Body Systems

Lectures & Topics

Thyroid Disease in Small & Large Animals

Hyperthyroidism in cats, hypothyroidism in dogs, thyroid testing (T3, T4, TSH, free T4), nodular hyperplasia, thyroid neoplasia, iodine deficiency in goats, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, scintigraphy).

Adrenal Disease & Steroid Excess

Cushing's syndrome (hyperadrenocorticism) in dogs, pituitary vs. adrenal disease, ACTH stimulation test, low-dose dexamethasone suppression test, trilostane and mitotane therapy, iatrogenic Cushing's from corticosteroid use.

Diabetes Mellitus Across Species

Insulin-dependent vs. non-insulin-dependent diabetes, Type 1 in dogs, Type 2 in cats, diabetes in horses, fructosamine monitoring, remission potential, insulin formulations and injection techniques.

Reproductive Physiology & Cycles

Estrous cycle in dogs (proestrus, estrus, diestrus, anestrus), estrous cycle in cattle (estrus behavior, corpus luteum), reproductive hormones (FSH, LH, progesterone, estrogen), ovulation mechanisms across species.

Breeding Management & Neonatal Care

Artificial insemination, pregnancy management, dystocia recognition and management, parturition stages, neonatal care, colostrum importance, orphan feeding, pediatric diseases.

Reproductive Pathology & Infertility

Mastitis, metritis, pyometra in dogs and cats, prostatitis and orchitis in males, infertility workup, female genital examination, male semen analysis, breeding soundness examination.

NAVLE-Style Quizzes

Flashcards

Clinical Case Prep

Case 1: Feline Hyperthyroidism

10-year-old cat presents with weight loss despite increased appetite, hyperactivity, and tachycardia (180 bpm). Palpable thyroid nodule. Total T4 18.5 (reference 1-4). Discuss diagnostic confirmation (free T4), treatment options (antithyroid drugs, radioiodine, surgery), and monitoring for hypothyroidism.

Case 2: Canine Cushing's Disease

8-year-old dog with polyuria, polydipsia, alopecia, and abdominal distension. Hyperglycemia (145) and hypokalemia (3.2). ACTH elevated (120 pg/mL, reference 10-50). Discuss pituitary vs. adrenal disease differentiation, low-dose dex suppression test interpretation, and trilostane therapy initiation.

Case 3: Bovine Periparturient Disease

4-year-old multiparous cow, 3 days post-partum, presents with depression, inappetence, and hypocalcemia (6.2 mg/dL, normal 8-10). Discuss milk fever pathophysiology, calcium replacement therapy, prevention strategies (dietary calcium:phosphate, vitamin D precondition).

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