Retained testicle

[Mari]

If a horse has retained a testicle is it a rig? Should the retained one be removed at the same time as the dropped one? Would this be under anaesthetic? What / how long would be the aftercare & recuperation? What might this cost? Never met this situation before so am looking for other people's experiences & questions to ask vet. Thank you

 

[Hepsibah]

A retained testicle doesn't make a horse a rig. If the horse has the descended testicle removed but not the retained one, then it is a rig. This time of year is a good time to have the procedure done but it is a bit more involved than a standard gelding. Recuperation and aftercare really depends on what the vet finds when he opens the horse; if it is just inside the opening in the groin the surgery will be minimally invasive but it may be much further in or even attached to the inside of the abdominal wall.

 

[Follysmum]

My last colt had one drop and the other retained. He went in to hospital and put under with no problems. Came home a day later. Healed very well , I kept him out as it was very dry. Cost about £400 in total.

 

[Mari]

Thank you that's very helpful