The primary difference between surgical castration of cattle and using a Burdizzo (emasculator) is whether the wound is open or not. Both require a bit of skill to do correctly; however, the Burdizzo is more likely to fail to castrate …
What is the best method of castrating a bull calf? When is the best time to do it?
There seems to be several times that bull calves are castrated; at birth, at branding time and before the time that they and their dam are moved to spring/summer pasture, at weaning, and, sometimes in the seedstock business, after weaning. …
What is the maximum size a bull calf should be in order to successfully use a burdizzo clamp on it? How long should you clamp each cord?
Calves up to 600 or 700 pounds can be castrated with a burdizzo or emasculatome. It would be easier to castrate smaller calves with a knife or by using a Newberry knife to slit the scrotum and then using an …