Title: Describe how to care for a colt or stallion after being gelded.
Course: Equine Science, Advanced (18104-II) > Section: Caring for the Mare and Foal

Description should include an explanation of

- cleanliness and hygiene
  - incision care
  - fly control
  - stall/pasture
- observation of incision for
  - bleeding
  - abnormal drainage or discharge
  - excessive swelling
  - signs of infection
- follow-up care
  - daily cold water hosing
  - exercise
- complications
- symptoms requiring the immediate care of a veterinarian.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is an orchidectomy?
- Why are stallions castrated?
- Why is castration performed in horses with cryptorchidism?
- Why should colts be castrated before they reach the age of one?
- What are some signs of infection?
- What are possible reasons for a gelding to continue to exhibit stallion behavior?