Castration

You have to be careful not to crush the center division between the testicles because it will could cause shock, pain, or swelling. If done by an experienced person, there is virtually no chance of infection or complications with this method of castration.

Surgical castration can be done with or without anesthesia. The vet or breeder may first use a Burdizzo type tool to clamp off the blood supply, then s/he makes an incision to remove each teste. On young kids, you can often snap the cord without any other tools. Under anesthesia, a vet will usually put in absorbable stitches to help the wound heal, but that is not necessary for a safe neuter.

With or without anesthesia, the biggest problem for surgical castration is the incision. This method should be done late or early in the season before flies are a problem, and antibiotics and flyspray should be frequently applied. Infection isn't all that common, but the goat or sheep will probably need to be kept indoors or at the vet clinic for the first few days just in case.

How should I care for him before and after the neuter?

Make sure the goat is current on his tetanus vaccination, and you might want to give him a tetanus anti-toxoid after surgical castration as a precaution. Keep the wound clean with Betadine surgical scrub and keep the flies off.

Enjoy your wether!

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