I've been taking my bull calves to the vet at weaning and having them castrated. They have done real well so far but I will spend half a day loading, driving, unloading, waiting, etc to get it done. I know alot of people use bands, and I actually have one but the vets around here all cut bulls.
My question is, how hard is ti to cut one? The band sounds very easy, and yes I can count to 2, but I'm really concerned about tetnus (sp?). The flys are another issue. Whet fly spray is best when cutting a bull and do you need it when banding.
These are 700lb 5 mth old bull calves. I have a squeeze chute. Have watched the vet cut several times, it seems the trick is to pull the cord not cut it.
Or if you have compelling reasons to band I'd like to hear those as well.
thanks,
Roy
My question is, how hard is ti to cut one? The band sounds very easy, and yes I can count to 2, but I'm really concerned about tetnus (sp?). The flys are another issue. Whet fly spray is best when cutting a bull and do you need it when banding.
These are 700lb 5 mth old bull calves. I have a squeeze chute. Have watched the vet cut several times, it seems the trick is to pull the cord not cut it.
Or if you have compelling reasons to band I'd like to hear those as well.
thanks,
Roy