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

Reasons for Castration

1. Prevent breeding

2. Behavior modification

3. Inguinal hernia resulting in an ischemic testis

4. Testicular neoplasia

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