VI: CASTRATION

Question 1

removal of the testicles is a simple operation

Answer 1

Castration

Question 2

-is the best time to castrate when the animal is not too big & still having a good level of antibodies from the sow.

Answer 2

1 to 2 weeks

Question 3

Reminders before performing castration:

Answer 3

1. Check whether all young boars are healthy. Postpone castration in case of illness
2. Check if there are piglets with hernia to avoid complications
3. Clean the pen properly
4. Do not transfer the piglets before & after castration to avoid
   stress

Question 4

RISKS/ COMPLICATIONS OF CASTRATION:

Answer 4

1. Castration abscesses
2. Post castration hernia
3. Hemorrhage

Question 5

Results from unsanitary environment like
dirty instruments & and piglet with diarrhea. Bathing after castration is not recommended.

Answer 5

Castration abscesses

Question 6

The inguinal ring is damaged due to
excessive pulling of the spermatic cord when the testicle is forced out

Answer 6

post castration hernia

Question 7

Due to prolonged handling & restraint.

Answer 7

Hemorrhage

Question 8

ADVANTAGES of castration:

Answer 8

1. It reduces if not eliminate the obnoxious boar odor
2. It avoids accidental breeding
3. Castrates are easier to handle because they are docile

Question 9

DISADVANTAGES

Answer 9

1. Castrates on restricted ration grow slower & have higher FCR than boars
2. Boars have better slaughter quality (high percentage of 1st class carcass)
3. Stress & shower growth after castration
4. Time consuming & rough job