How to Perform a Primary Closure Castration Using an Inguinal Incision

Abstract

The technique reported provides a quick and safe method for removing descended and nondescended testicles from horses using an inguinal incision, followed by primary closure of the skin. The technique may have a distinct advantage when routine exercise is not possible for some other reasons such as a concurrent orthopedic problem, or when the after care associated with a routine castration is not desirable for the owners such as during fly season, or an owner not wishing to take a horse out of training. Authors’ addresses: Battenkill Veterinary Equine PC, PO Box 2, Middle Falls, NY 12848 (Sedrish) and Fox Run Equine Center, 798 Fox Road, Apollo, PA 12848 (Leonard). © 2001 AAEP.