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<blockquote data-quote="Koffi Babone" data-source="post: 1143391" data-attributes="member: 22429"><p>There are clamps of different size if I recall correctly. You have to make sure the ones you are using are adequate.</p><p></p><p>To test if the Burdizzo clamp is effective, I was told to:</p><p>1) Fold a piece of paper in two.</p><p>2) Take a narrow elastic band and slip it in the fold (the elastic should be between the sheets of paper)</p><p>3) Clamp the paper and elastic with the Burdizzo.</p><p>4) Unfold the paper, if the elastic is broken, the clamp is effective.</p><p></p><p>The few times I have used the Burdizzo, I clamp twice per side. However, Iif you want my two cents, I tend not to use this instrument as I have the impression the bulls don't appreciate it no matter what drugs they are given.....</p><p></p><p>If the testicules are cold, the technique worked (the blood supply and nerves have been cut off and the testicules are dying). If the testicules are swollen, inflammed, painful, etc you should call your vet to have a look. The vet may have to remove them surgically.</p><p></p><p>It is always a good idea to vaccinate against blackleg (Clostridium chauvii), 0.50$ can go a long way to prevent headaches...</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Koffi Babone, post: 1143391, member: 22429"] There are clamps of different size if I recall correctly. You have to make sure the ones you are using are adequate. To test if the Burdizzo clamp is effective, I was told to: 1) Fold a piece of paper in two. 2) Take a narrow elastic band and slip it in the fold (the elastic should be between the sheets of paper) 3) Clamp the paper and elastic with the Burdizzo. 4) Unfold the paper, if the elastic is broken, the clamp is effective. The few times I have used the Burdizzo, I clamp twice per side. However, Iif you want my two cents, I tend not to use this instrument as I have the impression the bulls don't appreciate it no matter what drugs they are given..... If the testicules are cold, the technique worked (the blood supply and nerves have been cut off and the testicules are dying). If the testicules are swollen, inflammed, painful, etc you should call your vet to have a look. The vet may have to remove them surgically. It is always a good idea to vaccinate against blackleg (Clostridium chauvii), 0.50$ can go a long way to prevent headaches... Good luck [/QUOTE]
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