title: A novel surgical technique for vasectomizing boars.
abstract: A novel surgical technique was used for vasectomizing boars. The benefit of this approach over existing methods is that the ductus deferens is isolated prior to its entrance into the spermatic cord, thereby eliminating the potential for damage to associated neurovascular structures that are essential to testicular viability. Additionally, the described surgical procedure can be performed on boars positioned in lateral recumbency. Vasectomized boars can be used in breeding management strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana 61802, USA.
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Althouse
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary; D013552:Swine / Q000601:surgery*; D014659:Vasectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*