> T.D., I’ve used burdizzos from
> time to time and will say up front
> I’m not a big fan. Reasons would
> be that I believe it’s harder on
> the animal (more pain and
> swelling, for a longer time) , and
> it’s hard to know for sure the
> procedure was a success. Burdizzos
> are for working calves between 200
> pounds and weaning. You will want
> to work the testicles down to the
> bottom of the scrotum and crush an
> inch or two above the top of each
> testicle. You work one side at a
> time, making sure to move the cord
> for each testicle to the outside
> prior to squeezing. Close the tool
> deliberately but don’t slam it.
> You should hear a popping sound
> when the cords snap. Some people
> do it twice on each side for good
> measure, one slightly above the
> other. You’re not supposed to
> crush all the way across because
> if you get the “seam” (pardon the
> lack of proper nomenclature) that
> runs down the middle of the
> scrotum it can increase swelling
> and cause blood supply problems.
> Again, just my opinion, but it’s
> not my preferred method because I
> think the animal suffers more and
> I’m never absolutely sure the job
> was 100% done. Plus, the folks at
> the sale might not be sure either.
> The scrotum will be drawn up and
> not look normal, but it doesn’t
> look like a steer either. I think
> it can cost you. If the steer
> looks slightly bully and things
> are going fast as usual, those
> animals might not start or bid as
> high as otherwise.
> Craig
Thanks Craig,
Im with you,I was thinking of buying one,but I won't go that route,maybe the rubber band would be better and less painless.
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