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CASTRATION

This is the removal of testicles from a male animal.

Methods of castration

There are three methods of castration;

1. Open Operation (open castration or Surgery)

2. Closed operation (closed castration)

3. Use of a loop (Rubber ring)

Open operation

This is the removal of testicle from a male animal by using a

sharp knife or blade to slit the scrotum.

The sperms are then sealed by burning using a hot metal.

Closed operation

This is the crushing of sperm ducts by using a burdizzo which

has blunt pincers.

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