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'''Infection''' can be superficial and easily dealt with, or deeper, leading to involvement of the vaginal tunic and scirrhous cord. Any suspicion of infection should be promptly investigated under sedation using a gloved hand. Local superficial infection is best dealt with by enlarging the incision sites to improve drainage, combined with cleaning with povidine–iodine and a course of [[Antibiotics|antibiotic treatment]]. If infection is within the vaginal tunic, repeat surgery is required to resect all affected tissue and this may need to be combined with scrotal ablation if the scrotal tissue is also oedematous and infected.
'''Infection''' can be superficial and easily dealt with, or deeper, leading to involvement of the vaginal tunic and scirrhous cord. Any suspicion of infection should be promptly investigated under sedation using a gloved hand. Local superficial infection is best dealt with by enlarging the incision sites to improve drainage, combined with cleaning with povidine–iodine and a course of [[Antibiotics|antibiotic treatment]]. If infection is within the vaginal tunic, repeat surgery is required to resect all affected tissue and this may need to be combined with scrotal ablation if the scrotal tissue is also oedematous and infected.
==Nursing Care==
Donkey stallions need firm, confident handling. They can be very strong and may require a bit in the mouth when being led. Be aware that they may bite!
The stable door should be high enough so that they cannot see over or attempt to jump it. Some stallions can become very excited by the sight of other equines.
Castration is generally performed under general anaesthetic.
Post-operatively the '''bed should be kept as clean as possible''' to help avoid infection. The donkey should receive '''daily exercise''' to help prevent and reduce swelling. If he leads well and is not too strong he can be exercised in hand.
If he is turned out, ensure the field is well fenced and there are no other equines in sight. Vigorous exercise the day after surgery should be avoided as it may promote haemorrhage.
==References==
==References==
* Dabinett, S. (2008) Nursing care In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 18
* Thiemann, A. (2008) Surgery In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 16
* Thiemann, A. (2008) Surgery In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 16
* Du Preeze, P.M. (1999). ‘Castration - update on techniques’. ''Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the British Equine Veterinary Association,''Newmarket, p 137.
* Du Preeze, P.M. (1999). ‘Castration - update on techniques’. ''Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the British Equine Veterinary Association,''Newmarket, p 137.
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