Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> kirjoitti:
> when my nasi was gelded it was found that his ingual ring was open and
> gut fluid was in his scrotum and the vet said it could have led to
> hernia where his intestines might have descended into the scrotum. And
> he said that would be life threatening. I didnt get the full grasp of
> that til today, one of my favorite young horses was purchased last
> week by a friend and my friend called to say they gelded him this
> morning, not by a vet, and when the man (experienced at it) made the
> incision his intestines spilled out in a big pile into his hands. The
> vet came and they had to put him down I am just shocked. The vet
> said nothing they had done could have made it a different outcome
> unless they had known beforehand and sent him to Auburn.
> Janice
That's why vets usually before the castration feel the inguinal rings rectally
to a assess the risk of intestines "coming out" and if necessary recommend to
geld the horse in general anesthesia. Not 100% sure but reduces the risk a lot.
Krisse
