EC Veterinary Science

This paper describes features of a study of different aspects of a case of bilateral cryptorchid in rams one of the local Algerian breeds “Rembi rams”. A total of 221 cryptorchid testis (49 unilateral and 86 bilateral) were recognized in 135 animals post-slaughter at two abattoirs in the west of Algeria. One case of bilateral cryptorchid identified in Tiaret abattoir house been studied in detail in this study. It was based on macroscopically and histological description. Clinically, the retained testes were ascertained through inspection and physical palpation.

The most cryptorchid testes examined are smaller and farmer than scrotal testis ant stop in abdominal location. The histological examination showed much reduced with diminished and fibrous interstitial tissue leading to spermatogenesis loss.

In addition to those clinical and histological observed results observed on retained testes, other investigations will be carried on the scrotal testes for comparison.

Keywords: Sheep; Cryptorchidism; Abattoir; Survey; Seminiferous Tubules; Retained Testis

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