Free castration clinic in Minnesota
April 14, 2010,from the Minnesota Horse Council
Plato, MN — The Minnesota Horse Welfare Coalition, the Minnesota Horse Council and the Animal Humane Society, in cooperation with the University of Minnesota, will be offering a free one-day castration clinic on May 15 at the Isanti County Fairgrounds in Cambridge, Minnesota.
The unwanted horse is the single biggest welfare issue facing the horse industry today. The goal of the Clinic is to reduce the number of unwanted horses in Minnesota. Up to 24 stallions will be gelded on the day of the Clinic. This clinic is the second of its kind to be offered in Minnesota. Additional free clinics will take place in different regions of Minnesota.
Whose horses qualify for clinic services?
- Certified equine rescues www.mnhorsecouncil.org/certified-stables-list.php
- Stallion owners who cannot otherwise afford the cost of the gelding procedure, who have been invited to participate by their veterinarian or have been referred by an Animal Humane Society Humane Agent.
- Jack (male donkey) owners are also eligible.
Requirements for Surgery:
- Stallions must be halter broke with two descended testicles.
- Colts must be at least four months old.
- All stallions must be in good health and be held off feed for 12 hours prior to the procedure.
How it Works:
- Contact Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota Extension, at 612.625.6776, or