Re: How late is too late to casterate? Posted by Nat on June 05, 2001 at 10:45:41:

In Reply to: How late is too late to casterate? posted by Brooke on June 05, 2001 at 05:43:03:

I don't think its ever too late to castrate. Burdizos (the big hevay duty crushers) I'm sure would be very painful for the big boy - you'd need a vet to give him some kind of painkiller I'd immagine. The bucks can be such whiners.
At work, we castrate older calves, and sometimes a yearling bull with this extra large bander called the "E-Z-E Bander" (Nasco has it, but its a bit pricey) Pretty easy to use and the large size was not a problem. Only some discomfort, but you're going to get some anyway. Just be sure to give them a teatnus shot before hand. If you have a neighboring dairy or beef farmer they might have one hanging around - and could help you out.

Worse comes worst, you can always have the vet come out and they would most likely "pull em out" and let the wound drain. Its a little gruesome to watch, but they heal up ok. Just not advisable to use the slice and dice method during the summer.

Others may have more ideas on this, or more insite then me.

-Nat's Little Bit Farm

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