What are the advantages of getting my horse castrated?
The operation can be carried out at home or at a veterinary surgery with the facilities for undertaking equine procedures. You should consult with your veterinary surgeon regarding where they think the operation should be undertaken – older horses (>3 years old) are usually only castrated in hospital circumstances. Some veterinary surgeons castrate certain types of animal using standing sedation but this is only in specific situations. If the operation is to be performed at home: • Your vet will need some help. There must be a competent handler and ideally somebody to assist your veterinary surgeon. • Your horse may be anaesthetised and will therefore need to lie on the ground. You will need to ensure there is a danger-free area where the operation can take place. • Ideally the weather should be dry and warm and the environment should be dust and mud-free. • You need to supply several buckets of clean warm water and a clean sheet to lay everything on. • Conditions need to be as sterile
