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
