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2006-08-02 16:32:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Other - Pets

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Veterinarians use two castration techniques. "Up" castrations are done with the tranquilized horse standing. Additional anesthetic is injected into the nerves of the testicular cords. The surgeon stands near the horse, leans over and removes the testicle using a special piece of equipment that cuts the cord, crimps and seals the blood vessel and removes the testicle.

Horses are given a short-acting general anesthetic for "down" castrations. The veterinarian usually ties up one of the horse's hind legs and performs the surgery while kneeling over the prone animal.

Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages and owners should discuss the choices with their veterinarian. Neither technique is universally better than the other.

A new technique using a clamp-like devise applied to the testicular cord is being tested at the University of Georgia Veterinary School. It is attached to a regular power drill. The drill spins the clamp, which twists the cord until it breaks. This technique effectively seals off the blood vessels. There seems to be less swelling than in the standard procedures, with no increase in complications.

2006-08-02 17:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0 0

you might try these two sites regading the gelding of a stud. There are several more out there that may be of interest.

2006-08-03 06:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by Yellow Horse 2 · 0 0

I have noticed this is your third question regarding gelding horses- you're not thinking you can do it yourself are you???

2006-08-03 00:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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