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Sheath Cleaning in Horses

Sheath Cleaning in Horses

by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

Introduction » Illustration » Restraint » Warm water helps, but is not necessary » The bean and the urethral fossa » More Info & Discussions

This report gives a description of the cleaning of the horse's sheath and removing the bean from the urethral fossa of the horse's penis. A link to a diagram to help understand the anatomy is available.

Illustration

Introduction » Illustration » Restraint » Warm water helps, but is not necessary » The bean and the urethral fossa » More Info & Discussions

If you need help with the anatomy, particularly visualizing the urethral fossa, see the Illustration: Penis, testicles, and related structures.

Restraint

Introduction » Illustration » Restraint » Warm water helps, but is not necessary » The bean and the urethral fossa » More Info & Discussions

                       
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