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scrotal
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scrotal /scro·tal/ (skro´t'l) pertaining to the scrotum.
scrotal
[skrō′təl]
pertaining to the scrotum.

scrotal
pertaining to scrotum.

scrotal abscess
usually the result of infection at the time of castration and absence of drainage from the site. May be accompanied by extensive local cellulitis.
scrotal anomalies
include aplasia, congenital cleft and bifurcation.
scrotal circumference
an essential part of the examination of a ruminant male for breeding soundness. A special tape is used and the measurement taken at the point of greatest diameter of the scrotum and contents—usually within the range of 13.5 to 16 inches is considered normal for adult bulls.
scrotal fat
fat accumulates in the scrotum of most fat males; it is most obvious in castrates.
scrotal mange
chorioptic mange.
scrotal myiasis
blowfly strike of a recently castrated ram lamb.


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INTRODUCTION Breeding soundness examination (BSE) procedures for bovine bulls, which include measurement of scrotal circumference (SC), are recommended (Kennedy et al.
Every bull had been weighed, measured at the shoulder and had its scrotal circumference measured.
The veterinarian also palpates external reproductive organs to check for abnormalities, and measures scrotal circumference.
 
 
 
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