Preputial Stoma: A Novel Surgical Approach For Semen Collection In Bulls With Phimosis Due To Preputial Stenosis; Three Cases (2007–2014)

Abstract

Three bulls were presented to the Auburn University Large Animal Teaching Hospital Food Animal Section for inability to extend the penis following prior preputial injury. Each bull had stenosis of the prepuce from excessive scar tissue from previous preputial laceration. In each bull the extent and location of the stenosis prevented circumcision or preputial scar revision to return the bull to breeding soundness. The goal of the owners was either to allow the bull to live comfortably or to be able to collect semen for cryopreservation. This report describes a surgical technique to satisfy those goals.