Equine Castration

Reasons for castration

Signalment

Interview

Physical Exam

Standing or Recumbent

Instruments

Anesthetic Drugs

Anesthetic Dosages

Anesthetic Administration

Surgical Prep

Surgery

Modified Open Technique

Recovery

Post Operative Care

Answer

Not really relevant. However, many trainers believe that if the phases of the moon are right at the time of castration, the horse will have a better performance as an athelete in the future.

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