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Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

What are the advantages and disadvantages of castration of cattle using the cap method (surgical) and the Burdizzo?

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 …

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

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. …

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

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 …

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