A Less Invasive Technique for Spaying Pet Pigs

Dec 22, 2012Veterinary surgery : VS

A gentler method for spaying pet pigs

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Mean surgical time for ovariectomy (OVE) was 50 ± 9 minutes, significantly shorter than the 103 ± 15 minutes for ovariohysterectomy (OVH).

OVE resulted in a shorter incisional length (12 ± 6 cm) compared to OVH (22 ± 6 cm).
Intraoperative hemorrhage occurred in 1 OVH pig, while postoperative complications included various issues such as fever and hypothermia.
Return to normal behavior and appetite was significantly quicker for OVE pigs, averaging 1.10 ± 0.93 days compared to 4.30 ± 0.94 days for OVH.
After a mean follow-up of 36 months, no significant differences in outcomes were observed between the two surgical methods.

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OBJECTIVES: To determine if ovariectomy (OVE) by electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing (EBVS) is a safe alternative to ovariohysterectomy (OVH) by hand-tied ligatures as a method of spaying in pigs.

STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series.

ANIMALS: Intact female pigs (n = 14).

METHODS: Medical records (2001-2010) of pigs admitted for sterilization were reviewed for signalment, surgical technique, intra- and postoperative complications, length of hospitalization, and outcome. Long-term follow-up was obtained by owner questionnaire.

RESULTS: Mean ± SD age and mean weight was 131 ± 86 days and 13.0 ± 6.2 kg, respectively. There were 5 OVH pigs and 9 OVE pigs; age and weight were not significantly different between groups. When comparing OVE to OVH, mean incisional length was less (12 ± 6 cm OVE; 22 ± 6 cm OVH; P < .01) and surgical time was short (50 ± 9 min OVE; 103 ± 15 min OVH; P < .01). Intraoperative hemorrhage occurred in 1 OVH pig. Postoperative complications included hemorrhage (n = 1), fever (3), hypothermia (2), surgical site infection (1), and inappetence (3). Return to normal behavior and appetite was significantly shorter for OVE pigs (1.10 ± 0.93 days; 4.30 ± 0.94 days OVH; P < .01). After a mean follow-up of 36 months, no difference between groups could be observed.

CONCLUSION: OVE using EBVS is a faster surgical technique with less perioperative complications when compared to OVH with ligatures. OVE can potentially replace OVH as a spaying method in pigs.

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