Physical and clinical evaluation of bulls in two municipalities of the small coast of Guerrero, Mexico.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the reproductive physical characteristics and general health of bulls in two municipalities of Costa Chica of Guerrero, Mexico. Design/methodology/approach: The study was carried out in the municipalities of Ometepec and Cuajinicuilapa. Thirty bulls between 2 and 10 years of age were evaluated. In the physical reproductive and clinical examination were performed by direct observation, using ultrasound to evaluate attached reproductive glands and testicular parenchyma. Blood samples were taken to determine the blood profile. Descriptive statistics was used to present the results.