What
is the best age to geld?
|
| Between
1 ½ to 6 years of age.
|
How
will the gelding procedure be performed? |
|
The
procedure will be performed with the llama in standing
position in a chute.
He will be given an injection for relaxation and
also will be given local anesthesia.
The scrotum will be prepared using an antiseptic
surgical scrub. Small,
parallel incisions will be made below each testicle. Each testicle will be removed with the spermatic cord.
Topical antiseptic will be applied.
The incision area will not be sutured following
the surgery and will be allowed to close and heal
naturally. Leaving
the incision areas open will allow for drainage and can
reduce the likelihood of complications or infection.
After surgery, the llama will be given an
anti-inflammatory injection for relief of pain that may
occur after the local anesthetic wears off.
Post-surgery instructions: Confinement is not required after castration, but daily
examination of the surgical site is recommended during
the healing process. The surgical area can be gently
washed to remove any fluid drainage.
Antibiotic spray should be applied daily, and fly spray should be applied if needed. |
How
long will the procedure take? |
| The
procedure will take approximately 10 minutes. |
How
long before the area will have healed? |
| One
week. |
Does
the surgical site need any special treatment while
healing? |
| The
area can be gently washed/hosed with water to remove
drainage. It
also should be sprayed with antiseptic spray and fly
spray as needed. |
What
complications may occur? |
| The
complication rate in camelids is very low (< 1%) and
may include hematoma formation, hemorrhage or local
infections. |
How
soon after surgery will the llama be allowed to travel? |
| It
is recommended the llama remain at the facility
overnight. Dr.
Stachowski will inspect him the following morning. |
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