The Visual Guide to
Bovine Reproduction
- Bulls
- Testis and Epididymis
- Accessory Sex Glands
- Scrotum
- Penis
- Prepuce
- Semen
- Breeding Soundness Evaluation
- Breeding Capacity
- Vasectomy
Male Reproductive System: Vasectomy
![Vasectomy 1.](images/bv02911.jpg)
Vasectomy 1.
With the sedated bull in right lateral recumbency, the cranial aspect of the scrotum is clipped, shaved and disinfected for surgery.
Gilbert RO (2010)
![Vasectomy 2.](images/bv02912.jpg)
Vasectomy 2.
Topical anesthesia of the incision site with the subcutaneous injection of 5cc of 2% Lidocaine.
Gilbert RO (2010)
![Vasectomy 3.](images/bv02913.jpg)
Vasectomy 3.
A 7cm midline incision is made to divide the dartos muscle and expose the vaginal tunics.
Gilbert RO (2010)
![Vasectomy 4.](images/bv02914.jpg)
Vasectomy 4.
After the vaginal tunic has been exposed and incised, one vas deferens is isolated and clamped with two pairs of forceps 2 to 3 cm apart.
Gilbert RO (2010)
![Vasectomy 5.](images/bv02915.jpg)
Vasectomy 5.
The vas deferens is lifted in preparation for double ligation and transection of a 2 to 3 cm segment.
Gilbert RO (2010)
![Vasectomy 6.](images/bv02916.jpg)
Vasectomy 6.
Ligation of one vas deferens. The procedure is repeated for the contralateral vas deferens.
Gilbert RO (2010)
![Vasectomy 7.](images/bv02917.jpg)
Vasectomy 7.
Closure of the skin incision after bilateral vasectomy via a midscrotal approach.
Gilbert RO (2010)