Sensible Sheath Cleaning
Heather Smith Thomas
November 30, 2014
Male horses require routine sheath cleaning to prevent pain, discomfort, or even infection.
Male horses require routine sheath cleaning to prevent pain, discomfort, or even infection.
Science trumps tradition when it comes to gelding male horses.
If you own or care for a stallion or gelding, either you must become educated about sheath cleaning, or you should have your veterinarian or an experienced horse person handle the task.
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