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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

[[Image:Transfixing ligature diagram.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Diagrammatic representation of placement of transfixing ligature around common vaginal tunic. (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]

[[Image:Transfixing ligature diagram.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Diagrammatic representation of placement of transfixing ligature around common vaginal tunic. (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]

[[Image:Ligate castration donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Ligate around vaginal tunic (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]

[[Image:Ligate castration donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Ligate around vaginal tunic (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]

[[Image:Emasculate donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Emasculate distal to ligature (Image courtesy of  [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]

[[Image:Emasculate donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Emasculate distal to ligature (Image courtesy of  [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]

Castration in the donkey is complicated by the '''small size''' of the patient necessitating '''general anaesthesia''', and the need for '''ligation of the spermatic cord'''. In addition, a wide range of ages may be presented for castration. At [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary] the range can be from 6 months to 29 years. There are also a number of donkey owners who request castration of foals only a few days old.

Castration in the donkey is complicated by the '''small size''' of the patient necessitating '''general anaesthesia''', and the need for '''ligation of the spermatic cord'''. In addition, a wide range of ages may be presented for castration. At [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary] the range can be from 6 months to 29 years. There are also a number of donkey owners who request castration of foals only a few days old.

In theory, '''castration of the very young donkey''' can easily be done under sedation and local anaesthetic, with an assistant holding the foal. In practice, one must bear in mind the stress of the procedure, and perform a full work-up including measurement of IgG before attempting castration. Unless the conditions are very clean there is the risk of the foal succumbing to neonatal sepsis after surgery.

In theory, '''castration of the very young donkey''' can easily be done under sedation and local anaesthetic, with an assistant holding the foal. In practice, one must bear in mind the stress of the procedure, and perform a full work-up including measurement of [[IgG]] before attempting castration. Unless the conditions are very clean there is the risk of the foal succumbing to neonatal sepsis after surgery.

'''Castration of the mature adult donkey''' can be complicated by the presence of '''excess fat''' within the scrotum and inguinal region. Surgery at this late age is unlikely to remove behavioural problems associated with stallion-like tendencies.

'''Castration of the mature adult donkey''' can be complicated by the presence of '''excess fat''' within the scrotum and inguinal region. Surgery at this late age is unlikely to remove behavioural problems associated with stallion-like tendencies.

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.

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

* 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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