Vol. 10, Issue 9, Part D (2025)

Author(s): S Rajasekar, HS Mahesha, T Jeyentra Balaji, D Srinivas and J Vasandhan

Abstract: A 3-year-old thoroughbred racehorse was presented to the Madras Race Club Equine Hospital with History of colic signs, including abdominal discomfort, with slight elevations in heart rate and respiratory rate and exercise intolerance. Upon examination at the time of admission, the left side of the scrotum appeared moist and edematous, the left testicle was enlarged, firm, and slightly retracted toward the abdominal cavity. Per rectal examination revealed no palpable abnormalities in the internal inguinal ring, although the spermatic cord was large beyond the normal limits. Surgical removal of torsed testicle was performed using a half closed Technique with an emasculator for crushing, followed by vascular ligation. This traditional castration technique allows for second-intention healing of the scrotal wound. The horse was rested for seven days, during which daily wound dressings were applied, before resuming race training or riding. No significant complications were observed on physical examination following the gelding surgery during the horse's subsequent racing journey. A therapeutic regimen combining analgesics, neurotonics and antibiotics supported a successful recovery.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i9d.2567