Applications of Doppler Ultrasound in Animal Reproduction
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Reproduction".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 164
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Interests: semen; seminal plasma; ultrasonography; male reproductive system
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Dear Colleagues,
Doppler ultrasonography is a noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses the Doppler effect to measure blood flow in anatomical structures. It is widely used in veterinary medicine to evaluate the male and female genital systems in animals, allowing the identification of pathology, the monitoring of reproductive functions, and the management of reproduction-related clinical conditions.
Doppler ultrasonography offers numerous advantages. It is a noninvasive technique that provides real-time information on blood flow, facilitating the early detection of vascular problems or other abnormalities. Because of its ability to continuously monitor reproductive health, Doppler ultrasound is a key tool in the management of reproductive disorders in animals. In addition to traditional Doppler techniques, several advanced modalities are being explored, including color Doppler for the real-time visualization of blood flow patterns, power Doppler for assessing tissue perfusion, and spectral Doppler for the quantitative measurement of blood flow velocities.
In male animals, Doppler ultrasound is mainly used to examine the testes and prostate. The assessment of blood flow in the testes is crucial in diagnosing issues such as orchitis, testicular torsion, tumors, and blood flow abnormalities that may impair fertility. Doppler examination of the prostate is useful in detecting conditions such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and tumors. In female animals, Doppler ultrasound is used to monitor blood flow in the ovaries and uterus; it is useful in identifying ovarian cysts, tumors, and abnormalities in the estrous cycle. It is also critical in detecting pathologies such as endometritis, fibroids, or malformations. Blood flow in the uterus is also crucial in pregnancy management through its use in monitoring fetal development and placental health.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight the latest research, case studies, and review articles focusing on applications of Doppler ultrasound in animal reproduction. We invite submissions that explore the clinical utility of Doppler ultrasound in monitoring physiologic and pathologic conditions in the male and female genital tract.
Dr. Riccardo Zelli
Dr. Tiberiu Constantin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- doppler ultrasound
- animal reproduction
- female and male monitoring
- reproductive functions
- testicular function
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