madhector
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When is best to geld? And when do the horse's testicles normally drop? Is it normal for a 17 month old colt's to have not dropped yet? If not what is the course of action?
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Gelding... few questions
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vicijp
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Its best to geld when still on the mare.
They should be there by 17 months, ask your vet to have a good feel and he may find that he can find a bit to inject and then they will drop enough for a standing castration.
Otherwise its drop them, lift a leg up and yank it out.
They should be there by 17 months, ask your vet to have a good feel and he may find that he can find a bit to inject and then they will drop enough for a standing castration.
Otherwise its drop them, lift a leg up and yank it out.
madhector
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so its not a case of having to operate under GA?
vicijp
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Thats what I meannt by dropping them!
Dougie
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may require a GA is testicles not decended and not palpable, may be intra-abdo
Moggy in Manolos
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this time of year is ideal as its cooler to help swelling and rarely any flies
it sounds as if he may need a GA, 17months is getting on a bit for them to drop, saying that, one of ours years ago did not seem to have both at around the same age, but when the vet felt properly he could just feel it so standing castration it was
it sounds as if he may need a GA, 17months is getting on a bit for them to drop, saying that, one of ours years ago did not seem to have both at around the same age, but when the vet felt properly he could just feel it so standing castration it was
madhector
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Thats what I meannt by dropping them!
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ah..so you did
Thats what I meannt by dropping them!
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ah..so you did
madhector
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How risky and how expensive is that likely to be? (this is a colt I havent bought yet but I am really keen on
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miller
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A friends pony was dropped to be gelded as testicles were intra abdominal cavity.
He was home 2 days later and apart from having fun trying to hose the wound he was fine, he was 6 at the time.
This was about 10 years ago - done at Newmarket but I've no idea of the cost.
He was home 2 days later and apart from having fun trying to hose the wound he was fine, he was 6 at the time.
This was about 10 years ago - done at Newmarket but I've no idea of the cost.
JanetGeorge
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How risky and how expensive is that likely to be? (this is a colt I havent bought yet but I am really keen on
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There is always a risk with GA - mind you, there's a risk doing them standing too - both in terms of the horse AND the vet!
I try to do mine while still on the dam - it's less stressful. They're done on a clean field, with a GA - never had a problem. Some we leave a bit longer to see if they're going to make stallion potential, gelding them later doesn't increase the risk although if they've become 'colty' it may make it less practical to do them standing as effective sedation requires them to be calm and remain calm while it takes effect. The last few I had done cost around £145 each - including follow up antibiotics! Some vets charge a lot more!
How risky and how expensive is that likely to be? (this is a colt I havent bought yet but I am really keen on
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There is always a risk with GA - mind you, there's a risk doing them standing too - both in terms of the horse AND the vet!
I try to do mine while still on the dam - it's less stressful. They're done on a clean field, with a GA - never had a problem. Some we leave a bit longer to see if they're going to make stallion potential, gelding them later doesn't increase the risk although if they've become 'colty' it may make it less practical to do them standing as effective sedation requires them to be calm and remain calm while it takes effect. The last few I had done cost around £145 each - including follow up antibiotics! Some vets charge a lot more!
madhector
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thats surely for a standard castration though? not if they need to have surgury
vicijp
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We've gelded a rig at home. A standard castration is about £120, for GA you only need to add on the cost of the drugs.
Me, the old man and the vet did it - came to about £250.
Me, the old man and the vet did it - came to about £250.
madhector
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Thanks. not too bad then worth the risk I think.
Alibear
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After hell YO has been in for the last god know hows long I'd say pay the few pounds for the insruance to.
Just because it's a routine operation doesn't mean it comes without risks.
Just because it's a routine operation doesn't mean it comes without risks.
madhector
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Thanks for reminding me, I had forgotten about that, I will definatly insure that one, not worth the risk
Dougie
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GA's carry a less than 1% risk, it wont be too expensive. what price are u buying him for?
madhector
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couple of hundred
vicijp
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I take it hes a little one then?
If so, less drugs = cheaper.
My 2 Welshies were both rigs, we managed to do them both standing.
couple of hundred
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I take it hes a little one then?
If so, less drugs = cheaper.
My 2 Welshies were both rigs, we managed to do them both standing.
madhector
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yep, is another welshie, going to see a few, but this one definatly stands out in the photos. Thanks for the help
Dougie
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*coughs*
actually i wouldnt bother.....who would want a welshie????lol
actually i wouldnt bother.....who would want a welshie????lol
madhector
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Im addicted lol
paulawilkinson
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We brought a colt and had him gelded at 12 months, he was done in the field, but unfortunately three hours later his intestines fell out of the incision and we lost him. the vet was really shocked and says this rarely happens! But it can happen, if i had to do it again i would have it done at the surgery under GA!