Removal of the preputial diverticulum in swine
Lawhorn, B.; Jarrett, P.D.; Lackey, G.F.; Crabill, M.; Peloso, J.G.; Steiner, A.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 205(1): 92-96
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 7928559 Document Number: 192
The technique described in this report was much faster than the conventional procedure for diverticulum removal because neither skin incision nor blunt dissection was necessary. At the time of routine castration, veterinarians should consider use of this procedure in pot-bellied pigs and swine used for exhibition. Some complications may result when the procedure is performed on heavier barrows, but excision of the diverticulum still may be successful and acceptable in large hogs. The procedure also may be applicable to producers of domestic swine seedstock that market boars. Bacterial contamination of the preputial cavity and pathogen transmission from boars to sows may be reduced if this procedure is used in young potential breeding boars. Treatment of boars that have preputial contamination by specific pathogens such as Eubacterium suis4 might be more effective if the preputial diverticulum has been removed. Because the diverticulum serves as a source of lubrication when the penis is extended for copulation and functions as a pheromone source, it is unknown whether the procedure will affect the subsequent reproductive performance of young breeding boars.
Document emailed within 1 workday
