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André Maciel Crespilho

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• Research Article
  Evaluation of Nylon Cable Ties as an Alternative Method of Preventive Hemostasis for Bovine Orchiectomy
  Author(s): Cristiano Silva Ferreira, Affonso Ferreira da Silva Caldas, Ana Paula Martinez de Abreu, Fábio Sartori, Ana Paula Ferreira, Gustavo Mendes Gomes, Kleber da Cunha Peixoto Jr. and André Maciel Crespilho Cristiano Silva Ferreira, Affonso Ferreira da Silva Caldas, Ana Paula Martinez de Abreu, Fábio Sartori, Ana Paula Ferreira, Gustavo Mendes Gomes, Kleber da Cunha Peixoto Jr. and André Maciel Crespilho
  
  Objective: The castration of male beef cattle is a routine practice in many bovine herds, but this procedure is stressful and affects profitability by reducing average of weight daily gain and increasing susceptibility to diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and security of nylon cable ties of electric usage as an alternative method for hemostasis in bovine orchiectomy. Methods: For the study, 22 animals were randomly divided into 2 groups according to the hemostasis method: Control-Group (CG, n=11) using Chromic Catgut; and Nylon Cable Ties Group (CTG, n=11). For the evaluation of the hemostasis was considered the healing time, incidence of postoperative complications and the results of hematological exams performed on days 0 (D0), 2 (D2) and 7 (D7) from the postoperative period. Results: Differences were not observed when comparing the hematocrit, total .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0250.1000149

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