EVOLUTION OF TWO METHODS OF EXPERIMENTAL APICAL DESMOTOMY AS SURGICAL ALTERNATIVES IN BOVINES RUFFIAN PREPARATION

The aim of this study was to compare the total and partial resection of the apical ligament of the penis as alternative surgical procedures for bovine ruffians preparation. Twenty-four 20 months-old male crossbred steers were divided into two groups (GI and GII). In GI, apical ligament was only sectioned, while, in GII 2-centimeter length fragment was removed. Penile deviation was not observed in group GI but observed in GII. In group GII The partial removal of the ligament can be recommended as an alternative method in the preparation of teaser cattle.

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