Equine Repro Sx

Question 1

Open vs Closed castration

Answer 1

Open involves cutting into the parietal layer of the vaginal tunic

Closed does not cut into parietal layer of vaginal tunic

**Does NOT depend on skin closure

Question 2

Four Maini complications following castration

Answer 2

1. Hemorrhage
   - if you can count drips or see a stream its too much
2. Eventration
   - through internal inguinal ring
   - small intestine and/or omentum
3. Excessive swelling
   - grapefruit or bigger! (some slight swelling is normal)
4. Infection
   - ascending –> abdominal adhesions (rare)

Question 3

Abnormal perineal conformation mares - caslick

Answer 3

Anus is sunken in –> when she defecates it can fall into vaginal cavity

Question 4

Indications and methods to perform Caslick’s

Answer 4

Older mares, multiple pregs, loss of condition, perineal lacerations

Suture proximal portion of vulva

Can be temporary or permanent

Question 5

Emasculators placement - “___ to ____”

Answer 5

Nut to nut

Question 6

Emasculators placement - “___ to ____”

Answer 6

Nut to nut

Question 7

If owner bought as a Gelding, has unknown castration hx, and presents with complaint of “stallion-like” behavior…. what are you thinking?

Answer 7

Cryptorchid!

• “left”-behind
• “right” - inguinal