Geld (Verb)
Meaning
Cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses); "the vet gelded the young horse".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The veterinarian specialized in equine care decided to geld the young stallion to control its aggressive behavior.
- In some breeds, owners prefer to geld the males to improve their temperament and prevent unwanted breeding.
- The farmer asked the equine surgeon to geld the male donkey to prepare it for its new life as a pack animal.
- Most veterinarians recommend gelding male horses at a young age to make them easier to handle and train.
- To reduce aggression in the male goat, the breeder opted to geld it after the first year of life to improve its overall disposition.