Cold water hosing may be recommended to help keep the wounds open and draining. It takes time for the levels of testosterone in the system to drop. Some geldings may take a month or more before showing a decrease in stallion-like behavior. When a castration is done with the signs, there will be less bleeding and swelling, they say. According to these adherents, if you want to castrate a colt you should look for a day when the moon is near Pisces and the signs are in the legs.
Astrological charts serve as a reminder of when myth and magic governed our lives.
Why take a chance, proponents argue. Ga. This article was originally published in Spring 2000. Visit our Contact Us page.