Testicular degeneration often an issue of too much fat

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025

The above is a testicular ultrasound image taken from a bull that had small, soft testes and was subfertile. Both testes had several areas of fibrosis. A diagnosis of testicular degeneration was made.
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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

We all know that Breeding Soundness Exams (BSEs) are very important when it comes to purchasing and using bulls in your herd.

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.