Castration. This is the removal of the testicles of a male piglet.

It is a simpleoperation, but it can be fatal

if the one doing it does not know the correctprocedure. Complications are uncommon, provided
sanitary precautions areobserved. Whether the operator uses single or double incision, either
producessatisfactory results. It can be done at any age but stress and ease of handlingshould be
considered. One or two weeks of age is the best time when the animalis not too big and still have a good
level of antibodies from from the sow.

Reminders before performing castration 1. Check whether the young boars are healthy. Postpone
castration in case ofillness, e.g. diarrhea.2. Check whether there are piglets with hernia, to prevent
constipation.3. Clean the pen properly before doing castration.4. Do not transfer the piglets before or
after castration. This will cause them extrastress.

Steps to Follow in Castration 1. Gather all the materials needed for the operation, such as a sharp knife
orblade, forceps, tincture of iodine, antiseptic, pine tar, thread, and cotton.2. Sterilize the instruments,
and wash your hands thoroughly with soap andwater to prevent infection of the wounds.3. Hold the pig
with its back on the castrating stand, a bench, or a table. Seekassistance from a helper to restrain the
struggling pig.4. Wash the pig’s scrotum and tail with soap and water to remove dirt. Disinfectthe
scrotum with tincture of iodine.5. Following the one-slit method, make an incision with a sharp blade or
a smallknife at the middle of the mid-line of the scrotum directly between the testicles.Make the
incision deep enough to facilitate the removal of both testicles fromthe scrotal sack. For beginners who
have never tried castrating pigs, the two–slit method is recommended. In the two-slit method, two
incisions are made onthe scrotum one for each testicle, instead of just one incision in the midline ofthe
scrotum in the one–slit method.

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Reminders before performing castration 1. Check whether the young boars are healthy. Postpone
castration in case ofillness, e.g. diarrhea.2. Check whether there are piglets with hernia, to prevent
constipation.3. Clean the pen properly before doing castration.4. Do not transfer the piglets before or
after castration. This will cause them extrastress.Steps to Follow in Castration 1. Gather all the materials
needed for the operation, such as a sharp knife orblade, forceps, tincture of iodine, antiseptic, pine tar,
thread, and cotton.2. Sterilize the instruments, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap andwater to
prevent infection of the wounds.3. Hold the pig with its back on the castrating stand, a bench, or a table.
Seekassistance from a helper to restrain the struggling pig.4. Wash the pig’s scrotum and tail with soap
and water to remove dirt. Disinfectthe scrotum with tincture of iodine.5. Following the one-slit method,
make an incision with a sharp blade or a smallknife at the middle of the mid-line of the scrotum directly
between the testicles.Make the incision deep enough to facilitate the removal of both testicles fromthe
scrotal sack. For beginners who have never tried castrating pigs, the two–slit method is recommended.
In the two-slit method, two incisions are made onthe scrotum one for each testicle, instead of just one
incision in the midline ofthe scrotum in the one–slit method.

One-slit method Two-slit method 6. Incise the tunica vaginalis, a thin membrane which envelops the
testes, andthen press the testes with your thumb and forefinger.

7. Pull the testes lightly to draw the spermatic cord. Crush the spermatic cordwith a pair of forceps.
Behind the forceps, tie the cord with a sterile threadand make a knot. Cut the cord below the knot.
Paint the stub with tincture ofiodine before removing the forceps.

8.Clean the wound with a wad of cotton to remove blood clots. Applysulfanilamide or any antiseptic on
the wound and inside the scrotal sack.Smear pine tar on the sides of the incision to

9. Put the piglet back inside the pen.

Castration Kit Includes•Kelly Forceps 14cm Curved 02 Pcs•Adson Forceps 12cm 01 Pcs•Iris Scissors
11.5cm 01 Pcs•Scalpal Handle #4 01 Pcs•Scalpal Blades #22 04 Pcs•TC Olsen Hagar Needle Holder 16cm
prevent flies from developing maggot infestations.•Dressing Forceps 16cm 01 Pcs•Free Leather Pouch.

10. Weaning. This refers to the separation of the piglets from the mother sow.Weaning depends very
much on the ability of the piglets to eat concentratesand nutritious feed. Under the traditional system of
weaning, piglets areweaned at eight to ten weeks of age. However, in modern convention, pigs
areweaned as early as five to seven weeks of age.Methods of Weaning 1. Abrupt method. This is done
by removing all the piglets from the mother at onetime. This method require that we should reduce the
sow’s feed two to threedays before weaning to reduce milk flow and minimize udder problems. If
theudder appears swollen and causes discomfort to the sow, remove the milk bystripping the teats and
applying a piece of cloth dipped in hot water on theudder.

2. Gradual method. This is be done by removing the large piglets in the litter first.The smaller piglets can
then occupy the more developed teats of the sowformerly being occupied by the bigger piglets.
If weaning is not properly done, it can also cause discomfort to the sow. Avoidweaning, immunizing,
castrating, and docking at the same time. These activities can be too much for the animal to bear at one
time. Allow several days for the pigs to adjust to changes before having them undergo another change.