EQ45 - Equine Field Castrations

Monday, February 20, 2023

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Carrie Jacobs, DVM, DACVS-LA

Assistant Clinical Professor Equine Orthopedic Surgery
Raleigh, NC, United States

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Moderator(s)

Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA

Owner, All Creatures Veterinary Service
Leverenz Veterinary
Santa Fe, NM, United States

This lecture will focus on techniques and equipment for performing equine castrations in a field setting. Complications and management of complications will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

To discuss preparation and surgical techniques for equine castration
To discuss techniques for local anesthesia in equine castration
To discuss management following equine castration
To identify potential complications associated with equine castration and management strategies