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Laparoscopic Spaying in Companion Farm Animals
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Summary
Laparoscopic spaying (ovariohysterectomy) in companion farm animals performed by surgeons at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. The minimally invasive laparoscopic approach is presented as an alternative to traditional open surgery, offering reduced post‑operative pain, lower hemorrhage risk, and faster recovery. The technique, adapted from canine surgery and used successfully in animals such as companion pigs, allows animals to resume normal behavior within hours while preventing estrus behavior and reproductive diseases such as ovarian cysts and uterine tumors.
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