Castration & Gelding
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Equine Castration Complications Reviewed
Researchers found that, overall, complications associated with castration were mild in nature.
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Equine Castration Complications Reviewed
May 28, 2013
Researchers found that, overall, complications associated with castration were mild in nature.... Read More
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Alternate Way To Castrate Horses Promoted, Critiqued
May 05, 2013
In an attempt to abrogate castration-related complications, veterinarians developed a laparoscopic procedure.... Read More
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UHC's Operation Gelding Program Continues Nationwide
April 14, 2013
Since the beginning of the year Operation Gelding has helped to castrate more than 85 horses in six states.... Read More
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Timing of Gelding
February 12, 2013
Is there any loss of body size or development from early gelding?... Read More
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Operation Gelding Castrates 208 Stallions in 2012
January 06, 2013
Almost 600 stallions have been castrated since the Operation Gelding program was first in August 2010.... Read More
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AAEP Helps Continue Operation Gelding Program
August 17, 2012
The AAEP Foundation will donate $15,000 to the Operation Gelding program.... Read More
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New Zealand Authorities Review Illegal Horse Castrations
August 14, 2012
In New Zealand, only veterinarians and veterinary students supervised by vets can perform horse castrations.... Read More
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Operation Gelding Program Ends Summer with Four Clinics
August 05, 2012
The Unwanted Horse Coalition's Operation Gelding program has aided in the gelding of 489 stallions to date.... Read More
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Proceeds from Book Sales will Support Operation Gelding
May 17, 2012
Proceeds from the sale of "How to Start and Run a Rescue" will go directly toward funding Operation Gelding.... Read More
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UHC's Operation Gelding Program Assists 32 Horses in March
April 22, 2012
Since the program's founding in August 2011, Operation Gelding clinics have castrated 406 horses to date.... Read More
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KHC Supports Gelding Clinic at Kentucky Horse Park
April 20, 2012
Sixteen colts or stallions were gelded at the March 10 low-cost gelding clinic.... Read More
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UHC Operation Gelding Continues into 2012
January 31, 2012
The UHC's Operation Gelding program has aided in gelding 359 colts or stallions to date.... Read More
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Gelding Clinic to be Held in Kentucky March 10
January 03, 2012
The Kentucky Horse Park (KHP), located in Lexington, Ky., will play host to a free gelding clinic on March 10.... Read More
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UHC Operation Gelding Continues with More Castration Clinics
November 13, 2011
The Unwanted Horse Coalition's Operation Gelding program has aided in gelding 276 colts and stallions to date.... Read More
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Young Horse Part 2: Six Months to 1.5 Years
August 22, 2011
How you manage, feed, & care for your young horse can affect his future performance and quality of life. ... Read More
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Gelding Programs Continue to Gain Support
August 08, 2011
The UHC will continue its Operation Gelding Program after receiving donations from the AAEP and the USTA.... Read More
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"Unwanted" Horses
June 28, 2011
The United States has a growing problem with "unwanted" horses. This live chat event discussed many solutions.... Read More
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Gelding/Castrating Male Horses
April 25, 2011
Why and when should you geld or castrate a stallion, and what's involved in the procedure?... Read More
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UHC Operation Gelding Clinics Castrate More Than 245 Stallions
April 21, 2011
The Unwanted Horse Coalition's (UHC) Operation Gelding program has aided in gelding 246 stallions to date. The program, which was launched in late August 2010 with the help of seed money from the American Association of Equine Practitioners ... Read More
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Minnesota Castration Clinic a Success
April 19, 2011
The Minnesota Horse Welfare Coalition (MHWC) held its third Free Castration Clinic on April 16 in Cold Spring, Minn. Twenty-five veterinary students from the University of Minnesota's Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine ... Read More
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First Two NERN Low-Cost Gelding Clinics A Success
April 03, 2011
The National Equine Resource Network's (NERN) low-cost gelding clinic program in California has reduced the number of stallions in Huntington Beach and Salinas by 25, according to Shirley Puga, head of the nonprofit organization founded last year to ... Read More
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Cryptorchid Colt, Missing Equipment?
February 01, 2011
My newborn colt's testicles and umbilicus are set way back and the veterinarian can't feel the foal's penis. ... Read More
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California Low Cost Gelding Clinic Scheduled for Feb. 26
January 29, 2011
National Equine Resource Network (NERN), in partnership with Red Bucket Equine Rescue (RBER), is launching its Gelding Program by hosting a low cost clinic on Feb. 26 at Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center in Huntington Beach, Calif. ... Read More
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Washington State Operation Gelding Clinic a Success
January 16, 2011
Seven horses were castrated at the Tacoma Equine Hospital's low-cost castration clinic held on Dec. 31, 2010. With funding from the Unwanted Horse Coalition's Operation Gelding, the clinic provided financially strapped owners an opportunity to change... Read More
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New Gelding Clinic Program to be Tested in California in 2011
January 07, 2011
A statewide gelding clinic program will be conducted at various locations throughout California in 2011. This program is intended to help economically challenged horse owners castrate their colts and stallions at a minimum cost and to ... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Timing of Gelding
Q. Does any loss of body size or development result from early gelding? One of our local veterinarians will not geld before the horse is a year old. Is there any research on this topic?
Cryptorchid Colt, Missing Equipment?
Q. Q: My mare foaled recently and the colt's testicles and umbilicus are set way back between the hind legs, more than normal. The veterinarian checked him and said he can't feel the penis. He has not seen anything like this before. Any ideas where I could find information about this condition?
Hay: Does Fertilization Matter?
Q. Should I look for hay that comes from a fertilized or unfertilized field? In what ways would the nutrition be affected? Does fertilizing the field increase the protein content of the hay? What are appropriate questions to ask regarding the hay?
