RE: [AskAVet] Stallion infertility???

Stallions really are different from geldings, IMHO. I like handling them and working them. BUT, even if your stallion is infertile (and it sounds like yours might be), there is always the issue of how he is handled so as not to be a problem in the neighborhood or at the stable. Lots of people are very afraid of stallions. In one area where I lived, my very well mannered stallion was regarded as worse than a pitbull (there's another misunderstood bunch of animals, but I digress). There is also the issue of stallion behaviors around other horses- a couple stallions fighting can end up with pretty gruesome injuries to both horses.

I think- and this in PURELY personal opinion- if you have the place for him and can handle him and keep him and other horses safe, then do what you want to. Otherwise, geld him. And remember, the older he gets, the harder it could be on him if you decide then to have it done.

You can call your vet to ask about doing a sperm count. I'm sure you can imagine what that will entail.

CJ Ewell

To: askavet@yahoogroups.com
From: kim_hollingsworth@yahoo.com.au
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:48:07 -0700
Subject: [AskAVet] Stallion infertility???

Ok here is my dilemma.

I adore my stallion. He is sweet, quiet, etc. I locked him up to get him gelded today and just could not go through with it. So I told him to run and let him out.

Is there a test that can tell you if they are infertile? If so how does it work?

Even though he has been with mares for 5 years, there is not one in foal, though he has shown interest etc.

It is very difficult for me to make this decision, I guess I love his personality and watching him and his antics and am hoping he might be infertile, which may or may not mean I don't have to geld him? He is easy to handle. Both testes are visible and he obviously likes mares....

It may sound silly, but I was just hoping for some advice as I just could not go through with it today, even though in the past I gelded two colts. There is just something so loveable about him being a stallion, and I guess I am scared of losing that. He is 5 years old.

Thanks. Kim

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From: "PrincessLisa369@aol.com" <PrincessLisa369@aol.com>
To: askavet@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 27 September, 2009 3:32:50 PM
Subject: [AskAVet] Bleach Bath?

I'm new to horse ownership and everyday I learn more and more how different horses are to care for than dogs.? Some of the remedies and solutions people use for their horses have made my eyes pop but I don't now everything so I ask questions.? I know a guy who?washes his horse with laundry detergent and bleach...yes bleach.??He said that a person from animal control told him it keeps bugs off of him.? Is this true?

Lisa

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