I had a heifer that was unmanagable. We could not load her, pen her, or get near her in any way. In order to move her out, I had to tranquilizer her. I used 2 cc's of roumpin with a dart gun. We still had a lot of trouble loading her but did get her on the trailer. All this was on Saturday morning, she is scheduled to be slaughtered for our personal use not for resale on Monday. Is this enough time? Any help would be appreciated.
tranquilizing before slaughter
- Thread starter salem
- Start date
Help Support CattleToday:
Daisy452
Well-known member
salem":2vzatw8w said:
Is there a withdrawal date on the tranqilizer?
The vet just gave me the shot ready to be loaded in the dart. He said, I would not be able to send her to the auction for 2 or 3 days. I never asked him about slaughter. I'm just wondering if the meat will be O.K.? I won't be able to get with him till after I have delivered the cow to the slaughter house.
Susie David
Well-known member
She could become a "dark cutter" because of all the stress and agitation. If she settles down at the processor's pen I would have her slaughter delayed for a couple of days...the feed bill would be worth it. We never have had a dark cutter but I'd bet that the meat quality is suffering from what I've been told.
Just my two bits worth....asked for or not...Dmc
Just my two bits worth....asked for or not...Dmc
I would advise waiting to ask your vet.
from http://www.drugs.com/vet/xylazine-hcl.html
At the very least I would avoid using injection location, liver and kidneys.
from http://www.drugs.com/vet/xylazine-hcl.html
At the very least I would avoid using injection location, liver and kidneys.
This olink says 4 days then it says 24 hours. Maybe it will be clearer for you. Second page under research briefs:
http://www.circlehanimalhealth.com/BovL ... %20is2.pdf
http://www.circlehanimalhealth.com/BovL ... %20is2.pdf
grannysoo
Well-known member
Regardless of the withdrawal time, if you can let her rest, recover, and eat at the slaughterhouse for a few days, you will have much better meat. Happy cows make for better meat.
preston39
Well-known member
Salem,
I would bring her home and harvest her in the field after she settles down. A few days at least.
Coordinate it with the processor.
Many writings about the adrenalin effect on the meat. Deer hunters are realizing that a belly shot with tracking and final kill hours away almost ruins the meat. The difference is significant from a clean harvest.
I would bring her home and harvest her in the field after she settles down. A few days at least.
Coordinate it with the processor.
Many writings about the adrenalin effect on the meat. Deer hunters are realizing that a belly shot with tracking and final kill hours away almost ruins the meat. The difference is significant from a clean harvest.
Jogeephus
Well-known member
Changing the subject a bit, but what type tranquilizer gun was it. CO2 cartridge or crossbow?
The gun was an air gun. It uses phu darts that can hold up to 4 cc's. The gun works like a BB gun. I pump it 7 times and I can make a clean hit at 30 yards. I'm going to wait and let her calm down, look for a person to come on site. Thanks for all the help.
Salem
Salem
