VGO 511: Veterinary Andrology and Reproductive Techniques (1+1)

CLEANING, GROOMING AND BRUSHING

Daily cleaning will help in two ways

• It keeps the animal healthy
• Helps the bull attendant who is looking the bull to work with the bulls and to become familiar and better control over bulls.
  • The bulls should be washed daily with clean fresh water.
  • The perineal region, preputial sheath, area between forelegs, between thighs and testicles should be washed thoroughly.
  • Bathing can be stopped under extreme conditions where it is too cold. In these conditions at least the preputial sheath should cleaned.
  • The grooming and brushing should be done daily. The grooming and brushing will helps to keep the animal healthy and to have better cutaneous circulation.
  • While doing the above three activities the animals should be examined for ectoparasites, wounds, skin problems and other lesions.
  • Interdigital space should be washed and cleaned and should be checked for the presence of lesions or foreign materials.
  • The excessive preputial hairs should be clipped periodically. The preputial hairs should not be clipped to closely.
  • The preputial cavity should be cleaned with normal saline at regular interval. Use only normal saline. Don't use any antiseptic solution.
  • Buffalo bulls may be shaved whenever possible to keep them clean and should be washed regularly.