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.
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.
Topical anesthesia of the incision site with the subcutaneous injection of 5cc of 2% Lidocaine.
Gilbert RO (2010)
Vasectomy 3.
A 7cm midline incision is made to divide the dartos muscle and expose the vaginal tunics.
Gilbert RO (2010)
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.
The vas deferens is lifted in preparation for double ligation and transection of a 2 to 3 cm segment.
Gilbert RO (2010)
Vasectomy 6.
Ligation of one vas deferens. The procedure is repeated for the contralateral vas deferens.
Gilbert RO (2010)
Vasectomy 7.
Closure of the skin incision after bilateral vasectomy via a midscrotal approach.
Gilbert RO (2010)