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Equine Castration Flashcards

1
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why are horses castrated?

A

behaviour modification
management
control of breeding
medical reasons

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how may castration aid behaviour modification?

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reduces aggression

geldings are easier to handle

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how can castration aid management?

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can be turned out with mares

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4
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for what medical reasons may castration be performed?

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neoplasia
trauma
cryptorchidism

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5
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what does cryptorchidism increase the risk of?

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testicular neoplasia

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6
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when is castration usually performed?

A

when both testis have descended (6 months - 2 years in horses)

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7
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where can castration be performed?

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field or hospital

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8
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who must legally perform castration?

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vet

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9
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what are the anaesthetic options for castration?

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standing sedation

GA

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10
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what are the 3 surgical techniques used for castration?

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open
semi closed
closed

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what happens during open castration?

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vaginal tunic is incised and left open

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12
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what happens during semi-closed castration?

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vaginal tunic is incised but subsequently sutured

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13
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what happens during closed castration?

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vaginal tunic is sutured proximal to testis before incision

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14
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what is open castration used for?

A

standing field castration

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15
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when is open castration not used?

A

older horses
those previously used for breeding
donkeys

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16
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what anaesthesia is required for closed and semi-closed castration techniques?

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GA

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17
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where are closed and semi-closed castrations usually performed?

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hospital/clinic to maintain sterility

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18
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how can the decision to castrate in a field/hospital be affected?

A

facilities of practice and yard
possibility of transporting the horse
technique to be used

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what affects whether standing sedation of GA are used?

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size of horse (testis hard to visualise in small horses)
suitability for open procedures
temperament
cost

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20
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describe the process of open castration

A

incision made through the skin and vaginal tunic to expose testis
emasculators applied to vans defrens and testicular vessels
they are held closed for a period of time and then released gently

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21
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how do emasculators work?

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crush vessels and cord (proximally) and transect distally

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22
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how many blades does an emasculator have?

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2 blades

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23
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what is the role of the 2 blades of the emasculators?

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one cuts, the other crushes

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24
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how should emasculators be applied to the vans defrens?

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nut to nut!

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25
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why must you be careful when cleaning emasculators?

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taken apart to clean and must be put back together so that ‘nut to nut’ is correct

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26
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how should emasculators be stored?

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loosely and then tightened up before use

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27
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describe the process of closed castration

A

incision through skin only
blunt dissection of vaginal tunic containing testis from surrounding tissues
ligatures placed before emasculation

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28
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what are the main options for scrotal closure after castration?

A

sutured (primary closure)
left open (second intention)
with or without ablation

29
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how is the scrotum left after field castrations?

A

open for drainage

30
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what type of anaesthetic agents is standing castration performed under?

A

sedation with alpha2-agonist and butorphanol with local anaesthetic into scrotum and testicle

31
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in what age animals is standing castration usually performed?

A

<18 months, well handled

32
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what are the advantages of standing castration?

A

quick
effective
cheap
traditional

33
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what are the disadvantages of standing castration?

A

poor asepsis
high incidence of minor complications
poor options for complication management
risk of injury to surgeon

34
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what is the equipment needed for standing castration?

A 
sedation
analgesia (NSAID - injectable and oral)
antimicrobials
tetanus antitoxin
gloves
hibiscrub / spirit
swabs / cotton wool
local anaesthetic
needles and syringes
scalpel blade
sterile swabs
stitch kit
suture material
emasculators
allis tissue forceps
haemostats
be prepared for GA - ketamine and IV catheters
35
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how should a horse be prepped for standing castration?

A 
sedate
check for presence of 2 testicles
scrub scrotum
LA injected into the subcutis and testicle
re-scrub the area
36
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what is essential to ensure safety when palpating, prepping and castrating a horse?

A

safe positioning to ensure animal cannot kick surgeon

37
Q

what position should horses be in for GA castration?

A

dorsal or lateral recumbancy

38
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what equipment is required for hospital GA castration?

A 
gloves
scrub
clippers
urinary catheter
gloves for tail and hooves
drapes
towel clamps
surgical kit (as per standing)
saline
39
Q

what is required for GA castration in the field?

A

IV catheter

safe area to knock down and recover

40
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how should horses be positioned during field GA castration?

A

lateral recumbancy with hindleg held up bay a lead rope

41
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where should any assistants be placed during field GA castration?

A

by dorsal spine so out of kick/headbutt zone

42
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what should be checked prior to castration?

A

age of horse
tetanus status
has it been used for breeding (affects technique)
facilities available at yard (e.g. water, stable)
two descended testicles (checked by vet)

43
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what must be discussed with the owner prior to castration?

A

costs
risks/complications
procedure

44
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what are the main complications of castration?

A 
swelling 
haemorrhage (during or after)
infection
tetanus
evisceration
45
Q

what is the most common infection seen after castration?

A

schirrous cord

46
Q

what is schirrous cord?

A

chronic staphylococcus infection of spermatic cord usually associated with ligatures

47
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what is evisceration?

A

prolapse of omentum or intestine through inguinal ring

48
Q

which is the most serious type of evisceration?

A

intestine - an emergancy

49
Q

how can evisceration of omentum be managed?

A

resection

50
Q

what should happen if evisceration occurs?

A

owner told to support intestine with clean towel
sedation
lavage
refurral to hospital for further treatment / surgery

51
Q

what must be monitored for following open castration?

A 
all potential complications
excessive bleeding
swelling
anything protruding from surgical site
appetite and fecal output
52
Q

how much bleeding is expected following open castration?

A

drips expected for first 12 hours - should be able to count them

53
Q

what bleeding from the scrotum after open castration will require intervention?

A

steady stream of blood

pulsating/arterial blood

54
Q

what level of swelling is acceptable?

A

no larger than an orange or pre-surgical size

55
Q

what effects of the sedation / anaesthesia must be monitored following castration?

A

appetite and fecal output

check for colic signs

56
Q

what length of box rest is required following standard open castration/primary closure of scrotum?

A

24-48 hours

57
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when is turnout permitted following standard open castration?

A

7-10 days post op

58
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how often should horses be walked in hand in the days after standard open castration?

A

2-3 times a day

59
Q

what is the benefit of in hand walking following standard open castration?

A

reduces swelling

encourages drainage

60
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what is used for analgesia following standard open castration?

A

NSAIDs

61
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for how long should recently castrated geldings be kept away from mares?

A

2 months post-op as they can remain fertile

62
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what is cryptorchidism?

A

failure of testicular descent from the caudal pole of the kidney to the scrotum during embryonic development. Either retained inguinally or abdominally

63
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how can cryptorchidism be diagnosed?

A 
history
palpation
ultrasound
blood tests
surgical exploration
64
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what blood test may be used to diagnose cryptorchidism in horses over 3 years?

A

oestrogen sulphate

anti-mullerian hormone

65
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what blood test may be used to diagnose cryptorchidism in horses under 3 years and donkeys?

A

hCG stimulation

anti-mullerian hormone

66
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what is the prefurred method for cryptorchidectomy?

A

laproscopic

67
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what anaesthesia is required for cryptorchidectomy?

A

standing sedation or anaesthesia

68
Q

what testis is laproscopic cryptorchidectomy more relevant for?

A

abdominal

69
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when may ligation occur during laparscopic cryptorchidectomy?

A

internally or externally

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