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How To Use A Burdizzo Castration Tool?
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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 15455"><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Craig</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 15455"] 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 [/QUOTE]
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