Iranian Scientists Boost Speed, Accuracy of Artificial Insemination of Livestock with Nano-Based Vaginoscope
The researchers could increase the speed of artificial insemination in large animals by using the ‘Smart V’ device, and due to the presence of nano coating in the device, the risk of disease transmission between humans and animals has been reduced to minimum.
‘Smart V’ is a device for vaginal examination and artificial insemination in large livestock. It has a sensor and a camera that captures the environment of the vagina and displays the images live and wirelessly on mobile phones and other devices. It increases the accuracy and speed of livestock examination.
The device also saves makes it possible to create veterinary medical records online. Among the other advantages of this device are completely elimination of the rectal test or anal examination, and the user’s ability to determine the state of estrus before insemination by testing the cervix and by inserting a special needle into the canal.
The nano coatings of this device reduce the risk of transmission of common diseases from livestock to humans and from livestock to livestock by creating hydrophobic and antibacterial properties.
Increasing accuracy and speed in the process of veterinary examination and online medical filing, removing the rectal swab method, increasing the fertility rate and speed of operation in the artificial insemination process and the high safety factor of the device in terms of the transmission of common diseases between humans and animals are the most important features of this product.
Vaginoscopy is the inspection of the vagina, used most often to assess prepubertal children without damaging the hymen or any other part of the vagina or vulva. A hysteroscope, cystoscope, dedicated vaginoscope, or other irrigating endoscope may be used; a vaginoscope is a distinct instrument from a speculum. Vaginoscopy is performed to biopsy lesions, investigate potential sexual abuse, remove foreign bodies, perform rectovaginal examinations, and drain cysts. Saline irrigation to distend the vagina is often used to maximize visualization.
Vaginoscopy can be seen as a practical tool to distinguish healthy from CE diseased cows. The diagnostic results are not influenced by the experience of the investigator or a preceding transrectal palpation. Sensitivity and specificity of visual assessment determined in vitro is high.
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