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A lecture about Techniques of castration in animals By Ali Abd ul Kadhim Nasser Msc. Vet. Surgery

Castration of animals (Orchidectomy) In its classical definition, castration denotes the removal of gonads. Thus the term covers both the removal of the testes (orchidectomy) in male and the removal of ovaries (ovariectomy) in female. Anatomy of Male Reproductive System . 1. Scrotum . 2.Testicle/ Te

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A lecture about Techniques of castration in animals By Ali Abd ul Kadhim Nasser Msc. Vet. Surgery

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    1. A lecture about (Techniques of castration in animals) ?????? ??????? ?? ????????? By Ali Abd ul Kadhim Nasser Msc. Vet. Surgery

    2. Castration of animals (Orchidectomy) In its classical definition, castration denotes the removal of gonads. Thus the term covers both the removal of the testes (orchidectomy) in male and the removal of ovaries (ovariectomy) in female. Anatomy of Male Reproductive System

    3. 4.Spermatic Cord

    4. Reasons for Castration (Indications) 1- To stop the production of male hormones and semen. 2- To prevent mating of young females before they are in an adequate physical state for pregnancy and parturition. 3- To produce docile animal that are easier to handle. 4- To decrease aggressiveness, mounting activity, and risk of injuries. 5- To enhance on-farm safety for animals, producers and employees. 6- To produce untainted meat and therefore qualify for market premium (provide meat products of quality consumers demand). 7- To increase growth rates and aid in fattening of lambs. 8- To decrease costs associated with fencing and handling facilities. 9- To avoid transmission of venereal diseases.

    5. Castration Techniques:- 1- Physical Castration A- Surgical Castration B- Non- Surgical (Bloodless Methods) Castration a- Rubber Ring Castration b- Emasculatome (Burdizzo) Castration 2- Immunological Castration 3- Chemical Castration (Chemosterilization)

    6. There are three popular techniques of surgical castration:- 1- Closed technique (leaves the tunica vaginalis intact). 2- Opened technique (required that all tunics be separated). 3- Scrotal ablation. (horizontal incision is made around the scrotal neck).

    7. Aseptically special instrument, such as Burdizzo is applied to castrate calves or lambs without some of the potential health’s hazards of surgery or elastration. With this method the scrotum is not opened and the testicular vasculature is only crushed, not cut.

    8. Thanks for listening

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