Comparative Pathophysiological Changes in Red Sokoto Bucks Following one and two Clamp Burdizzo Castration

Abstract

The study evaluated the comparative effects of one and two clamp Burdizzo castration techniques on body weight, scrotal circumference, semen characteristics, serum testosterone, and testicular histology in Red Sokoto bucks. Eleven bucks were randomly assigned into three groups: one clamp (n=4), clamp (n=4), and control (n=3). Parameters were assessed weekly for four weeks. Both castration methods caused marked reductions in testosterone levels, semen quality, and sperm production, with complete azoospermia achieved earlier in the two-clamp group (week 3) compared to the one clamp group (week 4). Histopathology revealed severe degeneration of seminiferous tubules and coagulative necrosis, more pronounced in the two-clamp group. These findings demonstrate that while both techniques are effective for bloodless castration, the two-clamp method induces faster and more severe testicular degeneration. This has practical implications for reproductive control and herd management in goat production systems.