NACA Animal Control Officers Practice Test

What is a common method of neutering males?

1. Ovariectomy

2. Pre-Scrotal Incision

3. Flank Spay

4. Tubal ligation

The correct answer is: Pre-Scrotal Incision

Neutering males typically involves a procedure known as orchiectomy, where the testicles are surgically removed to prevent reproduction. The pre-scrotal incision is a common surgical approach for this operation. By using this method, the veterinarian can gain direct access to the testicles through an incision made just above the scrotum, allowing for effective removal while minimizing complications and ensuring a relatively quick recovery. The other options do not relate to male neutering. Ovariectomy pertains to the removal of ovaries in females, flank spay is a procedure for spaying females by accessing the abdomen from the side, and tubal ligation is a form of sterilization performed on females to prevent eggs from traveling through the fallopian tubes. Therefore, the pre-scrotal incision stands out as the method specifically associated with neutering males.