Preputial surgery on the bull

Abstract

Failure of normal extension and retraction of the penis and prepuce in the male bovine animal of breeding age is cause for concern. Injury to the tender preputial tissue is a common occurrence, particularly in the young, sexually aggressive male.

Many promising young herd sires, and many older proven sires, have been removed prematurely from the breeding herd because of trauma to the preputial tissue. Corrective surgery and proper aftercare should reduce this loss. The purpose of the study reported here was to investigate a technique designed to prevent unwanted complications following surgical treatment of preputial injuries.