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Surgical sterilization of ferrets is a relatively common surgical procedure. It is usually done as a method of contraception and to prevent diseases associated with the reproductive system. This column will describe the anatomy, principles, possible complications and outcomes of surgical ovariohysterectomy in ferrets.
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Eshar, D., Wyre, N. Ovariohysterectomy in ferrets. Lab Anim 39, 140–141 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0510-140
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