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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 126118"><p>It was not all that long ago we did nothing more here than put a ring on the scrotum just above the testicles.</p><p></p><p>We have switched to cutting and pulling - and are going to attempt a herd wide pinch this year - so we have kind of gone the whole circle.</p><p></p><p>Easiest method - get them fresh on the ground - dig around and get both testicles down in the scrotum and put a ring on the calf.</p><p></p><p>Next method - one I am starting to prefer due to what at least here seems like better weight gains is to cut them. Weight gains is what I am after.</p><p></p><p>I like to do it with the calf standing - and we do it at weaning - usually around 6 - 7 months of age.</p><p></p><p>"Milk" the various strands and fibres UP into the body and allow the testicles to drop on their own.</p><p></p><p>Using a sharp pair of scissors (surgicals work great) make the cut <strong>horizontal</strong> and take off approximately 1/4 inch of the scrotal sac.</p><p></p><p>The testicles can be seen to drop - if not pull them out. I grab one testicle between the base of the thumb and forefinger - and I place the other testicle between the base of the fore finger and the middle finger. </p><p></p><p>Pulling down smoothly and firmly the testicles will come - do not yank them down - just pull - if you are not strong enough, then pull one at a time.</p><p></p><p>Toss them in a clean plastic bucket - you can eat them later!</p><p></p><p>Once both testicles are removed. I trim anything hanging below the initial cut line. Spray on some disinfectant and fly spray - turn them out. Finished. </p><p></p><p>Never have I ever used any tetanus - but I have upon ocaission used a booster of PenG - just in case of infection - I had to be reminded of that by my oldest daughter - I usually say we give them nothing - but that is because the girls must be hitting them in the neck while I am taking their jewels. As you can see, I am not the planner/organizer - I simply provide free labour.</p><p></p><p>We do a horizontal cut to allow good drainage of any body fluids. Side cuts sometimes allow dirt and fluids to build up in the base of the scrotal sac.</p><p></p><p>Be advised - I have never had to tie up a leg or to twist a tail. I have never been kicked - they generally just stand there and take it.</p><p></p><p>We leave them on the cow for a few days for them to get over it and then wean as required. This year our tentative plan is to leave them on the cows for an extra month perhaps two - so we will see what that does to weight gain and feed consumption.</p><p></p><p>That's it for me - hope it helps,</p><p></p><p>Bez</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 126118"] It was not all that long ago we did nothing more here than put a ring on the scrotum just above the testicles. We have switched to cutting and pulling - and are going to attempt a herd wide pinch this year - so we have kind of gone the whole circle. Easiest method - get them fresh on the ground - dig around and get both testicles down in the scrotum and put a ring on the calf. Next method - one I am starting to prefer due to what at least here seems like better weight gains is to cut them. Weight gains is what I am after. I like to do it with the calf standing - and we do it at weaning - usually around 6 - 7 months of age. "Milk" the various strands and fibres UP into the body and allow the testicles to drop on their own. Using a sharp pair of scissors (surgicals work great) make the cut [b]horizontal[/b] and take off approximately 1/4 inch of the scrotal sac. The testicles can be seen to drop - if not pull them out. I grab one testicle between the base of the thumb and forefinger - and I place the other testicle between the base of the fore finger and the middle finger. Pulling down smoothly and firmly the testicles will come - do not yank them down - just pull - if you are not strong enough, then pull one at a time. Toss them in a clean plastic bucket - you can eat them later! Once both testicles are removed. I trim anything hanging below the initial cut line. Spray on some disinfectant and fly spray - turn them out. Finished. Never have I ever used any tetanus - but I have upon ocaission used a booster of PenG - just in case of infection - I had to be reminded of that by my oldest daughter - I usually say we give them nothing - but that is because the girls must be hitting them in the neck while I am taking their jewels. As you can see, I am not the planner/organizer - I simply provide free labour. We do a horizontal cut to allow good drainage of any body fluids. Side cuts sometimes allow dirt and fluids to build up in the base of the scrotal sac. Be advised - I have never had to tie up a leg or to twist a tail. I have never been kicked - they generally just stand there and take it. We leave them on the cow for a few days for them to get over it and then wean as required. This year our tentative plan is to leave them on the cows for an extra month perhaps two - so we will see what that does to weight gain and feed consumption. That's it for me - hope it helps, Bez [/QUOTE]
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