Castration season is upon us!
We usually castrate colts from 6 months onwards – we can do it as soon as both testicles are present if they are starting to show colt-like behaviour.
Spring is the best time to do this before the flies are too bad. The procedure can be done under standing sedation or a full general anaesthetic, which the vet will discuss with you on the day.
Your colt will also be given painkillers and covered for tetanus. The area is cleaned and prepped before local anaesthetic is injected into the testicle.
Once this has taken effect the scrotum can be cut into and the testicle removed with a pair of emasculators – a tool with a cutting and crushing blade to remove the testicle and crush the blood vessel and spermatic cord supplying it.
This is then repeated on the other side. The colt is left with two small incisions which heal up in 1-2 weeks. For more information see the fact sheet below.
If you want to book your boy in then call the Centre on 01977 652280.
*Covid-19 Update*
We are trying to do our best for our clients to ensure the health and welfare of their horses
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Overnight Care
The Equine Veterinary Centre is not a hospital and hence is not staffed 24 hours a day
Equine Veterinary Centre
Equine Veterinary Centre
Gap Farm
Moorhouse
Doncaster
DN6 7HA