HYDROMETRA IN A SHEEP AFTER OESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION AND INSEMINATION IN THE ANOESTRAL SEASON

A case of hydrometra in a Blackhead Pleven sheep following oestrus synchronization and artificial insemination in the anoestral season is detected. The causes of the disease are discussed, the clinical signs and the echographic findings are described. The haematologi-cal, blood biochemical parameters and progesterone concentration were assayed. The gross anatomical and histological changes in the genital tract are reported. The presented case showed that in sheep hydrometra was not accompanied by deviations in the general health condition, haematological and blood biochemical profile. Progesterone level did not correspond to value indicating pregnancy. A strong thinning of the uterine wall, aseptic fluid in the uterine cavity and persistent corpus luteum in one ovary were found out. In the endometrium, there were extensive lesions and strands dilatation of superficially located uterine glands. In order to diagnose hydrometra in sheep, we recommend two echographic examinations and visualization of intrauterine anechoic fluid, thinned uterine wall and lack of embryo and placentomas.