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Posted by Scott(MO) on April 14, 2007 at 22:31:28 from (4.244.132.222):
In Reply to: cattle question posted by tractormiallis on April 14, 2007 at 20:02:30:
We usually try to do it from 2 months up to 6 months (depending on when we can get them caught).A lot of guys around here use the rubber band method. You can use this on calves up to 250 pounds. If done properly, that fellows bull should not have bled to death. I know this is not scientific, but most old timers around here castrate when the "sign" is right (according to the Alamanac). If I remember right, they like to castrate when the sign is in the "feet". They say it will reduce blood loss. My theory is castrate when you have them caught and your knife is sharp. As far as controlling the animal, it's not that big of a deal. Just run them in a catch chute and have someone hold their tale over their back which keeps them from kicking and you can hobble them as well if you want to (although we don't). While one guy holds the tail , another cuts. Then spray them down with iodine and your done. *** You want to try to do this during cool weather so the flies won't be a problem. Scott
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