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What are some indications that a castration may need to be performed?
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To remove less desirable traits from the genetic poo
reduce management problems Improve meat quality Arrest scent gland development in goats |
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What is a negative factor of the castration procedure?
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Decreased rate of gain and feed efficiency. Steers must be fed longer to have the same carcass qualtiy.
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What is the suggested age of castration in large animals?
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It can be done at any age but restraint is harder and hemorrhage greater in older animals
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What is the suggested age of castration in equine?
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Usually @ 2 years
Masculine confirmation developed Testicles are usually in the scrotum |
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When can castrations be performed on Ovine, Caprine or porcine?
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Usually < 2 weeks of age
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what are 5 preoperative considerations to be considered before performing a castration?
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Animals should be in good physical condition
The general husbandry & the owner's ability to manage animals should be evaluated. Testicles should be evaluated External inguinal ring should be of normal size. |
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What is the preferred stance for a equine castration?
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It can be performed standing or recumbant
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What are some disadvantages of a colt standing during a castration?
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Increased chance of injury to surgeon
Restraint is not as reliable Surgical complications could occur |
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What are some advantages of a colt standing during a castration?
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Can be performed more rapidly
No chance of injury when the animal goes down or getting up from anathesia Anesthetic complications are reduced |
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what are some possible sedative regimens for castration?
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Xylazine 0.5-1.0 mg per KG
ACE & Xylazine at a rate of 0.05/0.55 mg per KG. ACE, Xylazine & Talwin 0.04/0.55/0.6 per KG Xylazine & Morphine 1.0/0.5 mg per KG Xylazine + butorphanal (Torbugesic) at the rate of 0.5/0.05mg per KG Detomidine (Dormosedan) 0.01to 0.04 mg/Kg Butorphanol 0.05 to 0.1 mg per Kg Romifidine (Sedivet) 0.042 0.1 mg/kg |
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What type of sedative can be used on mature pigs during a castration?
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sodium pentobarbitol- 45 mg/KG or pentothal/surital inot ear vein
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