New method of video-assisted vaginoscopy in Nellore heifers

• Published in: Veterinary medicine and science Vol. 9; no. 6; pp. 2781 - 2785
• Main Authors: Rodrigues, Gabriela Jaques, Monteiro, Bruno Moura, Viana, Rinaldo Batista, da Silva, Aluizio Otavio Almeida, Monteiro, Francisco Décio de Oliveira, Teixeira, Pedro Paulo Maia
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: 01-11-2023
• ISSN: 2053-1095
• DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1232

Vaginoscopy allows an intravaginal endoscopic evaluation and can help in the diagnosis of female bovine genital tract disorders. The aim of this study is to validate a new method of gynaecological examination using a Scope VOR&GDI videovaginoscope. Twenty-six heifers were used, divided into 2 groups with 13 animals, control group (GC) and videovaginoscopic group (GV). In the CG, vaginoscopy was performed with a vaginal speculum and in the GV with a Scope VOR&GDI videovaginoscope. All heifers underwent vaginoscopy on day 0 (D0), and 9 days later, on day 9 (D9). Vaginoscopy provided adequate intravaginal inspection. In the CG, 23% (3/13) of the heifers showed discomfort during the test. In GV, vaginal inspection was better due to better image quality. The videovaginoscope is the most effective equipment for carrying out the vaginoscopy procedure in Nellore heifers, as it produces sharper and clearer images and can help in the diagnostic and therapeutic routine of veterinarians.