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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 10549"><p>I've read that before, but we prefer to work them when they are still small and easily handled. I think it's easier on the bull calf and I know it's easier on me. On the calves that somehow got older before we got them caught, I can't tell any difference. Not a very scientific observation, but...</p><p></p><p>It still amazes me how many people are not castrating. For the time it takes it certainly pays and I don't understand why folks have gotten away from it. I see a lot more bull calves in the ring than I used to, and they are all docked accordingly. Perhaps it's people that are new to the business and don't understand how much it's costing them. Of course, the feedyard will do it as soon as the calf comes off the trailer.</p><p></p><p>Craig</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 10549"] I’ve read that before, but we prefer to work them when they are still small and easily handled. I think it’s easier on the bull calf and I know it’s easier on me. On the calves that somehow got older before we got them caught, I can't tell any difference. Not a very scientific observation, but... It still amazes me how many people are not castrating. For the time it takes it certainly pays and I don’t understand why folks have gotten away from it. I see a lot more bull calves in the ring than I used to, and they are all docked accordingly. Perhaps it’s people that are new to the business and don’t understand how much it’s costing them. Of course, the feedyard will do it as soon as the calf comes off the trailer. Craig [/QUOTE]
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