Abstract:

This study was conducted to contribute to the control of the reproduction of stray animals. For these reasons, it was planned to develop a humanitarian and un-complicated method in order to increase the success of invasive or non-invasive applications, to shorten the time of application processes, and to minimize the effects on animal welfare by reducing the costs. In this study, 20 male rats were used. The rats were divided into two equal groups. Two different castration techniques were performed: scrotal extracutaneous to one group and incisional subcutaneous ligature to another group. Antibiotics were applied to the rats postoperatively for three days and scrotal changes were clinically checked for 10 days. Histopathological examination revealed complete necrosis of testicular tissue. Both techniques were found to be successful in castration. In conclusion, scrotal extracutaneous and incisional subcutaneous ligature administration was found to be successful, practical and cost-effective for castration of rats, no clinically undesirable complications and did not require heavy anesthetic applications. Furthermore, these two methods are recommended as a new method to private veterinarians and the Municipal Veterinary Affairs Directorate for the castration of stray and pet animals.

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