Castration Complications: Bull/Small Ruminant

Question 1

When we put a rubber band around the scrotal tissue, is a castration technique known as:

Answer 1

Banding Technique

Question 2

When we are crushing the spermatic cord within the scrotum, leaving the scrotum intact, is a castration technique known as:

Answer 2

Crimping

Question 3

When you are opening up the scrotum and removing the testicles

Answer 3

Surgical castration

Question 3

When you are opening up the scrotum and removing the testicles

Answer 3

Surgical castration

Question 4

What is the complication with the following castration technique?
Banding

Answer 4

Tetanus

Question 5

What is the complication with the following castration technique?
Crimping

Answer 5

Failure to adequately crush the spermatic cord resulting in fertile animal

Question 6

What is the complication with the following castration technique?
Surgical Castration

Answer 6

Enlargement of the inguinal ring resulting in herniation