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Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part O (2024)

Histopathological evaluation of testicles from pin-hole castrated piglets

Author(s): Udharwar Sanjaykumar Vithalrao, Soumya Ramankutty, Deny Jennes, Sajitha IS, Giggin T, Prasanna KS, Narnaware SD, Bommayasamy N and John Martin KD
Abstract: This study evaluated histopathological changes in the testicles of male piglets that underwent the pinhole method of castration. Animals (n=18) were randomly allotted to 2 groups: group I (pin-hole method of castration) and group II (conventional surgical method of castration). Percutaneous (in situ) spermatic cord ligation was performed under local anaesthesia in all the piglets of group I. After pinhole castration, the testicular dimensions of piglets in Group I were measured on days 0, 14, and 28. On the 28th post-pinhole castration day, bilateral orchiectomy was performed, and both testicles were examined for histopathological studies. Histopathological examination revealed testicular degeneration and ischemic coagulative necrosis and thus confirmed testicular dysfunction.
Pages: 1088-1090  |  138 Views  8 Downloads


International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
How to cite this article:
Udharwar Sanjaykumar Vithalrao, Soumya Ramankutty, Deny Jennes, Sajitha IS, Giggin T, Prasanna KS, Narnaware SD, Bommayasamy N, John Martin KD. Histopathological evaluation of testicles from pin-hole castrated piglets. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2024;9(1):1088-1090.
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