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| Burdizzo Castrator at IADS, UAF |
Castration:
It is the process of destruction of the testicles of the male of the animals which we don't want to breed.
Age:
Animals such as male calves, ram lambs and buck kids should be castrated early in life.
For calves the age is 8 to 10 weeks
For lambs 1 to 2 weeks
In this age the wounds heal better.
It is the process of destruction of the testicles of the male of the animals which we don't want to breed.
Age:
Animals such as male calves, ram lambs and buck kids should be castrated early in life.
For calves the age is 8 to 10 weeks
For lambs 1 to 2 weeks
In this age the wounds heal better.
Importance:
To make the animal docile
To achieve more desirable carcass
To increase body weight gain
Significance:
Castrated animals are quiet.
They do not fight.
Some countries insist on all imported animals being castrated.
These animals don't jump over cows or get out of control with their handlers.
Reason:
Traditionally farmers or animal raisers do not castrate animals and both males and females are allowed to mix together. The result is that poor males are allowed to mate with the females and the young stock produced are not very good. Uncastrated males also fight so it is better to castrate the animals which are not the best for breeding.
Holding and controlling animals for castration:
You will need another person to help you. It is best to put young lambs and kids on a table covered with sacks. Calves can be castrated when they are standing but the animal must be restrained very well.
To make the animal docile
To achieve more desirable carcass
To increase body weight gain
Significance:
Castrated animals are quiet.
They do not fight.
Some countries insist on all imported animals being castrated.
These animals don't jump over cows or get out of control with their handlers.
Reason:
Traditionally farmers or animal raisers do not castrate animals and both males and females are allowed to mix together. The result is that poor males are allowed to mate with the females and the young stock produced are not very good. Uncastrated males also fight so it is better to castrate the animals which are not the best for breeding.
Holding and controlling animals for castration:
You will need another person to help you. It is best to put young lambs and kids on a table covered with sacks. Calves can be castrated when they are standing but the animal must be restrained very well.
Preferable methods:
At UAF we prefer to use bloodless methods therefore only these methods is described in my assignment
Burdizzo Castrator
Elastrator
1. Burdizzo Castrator:
It is also known as no blood method. Invented by Dr. Burdizzo from Italy. In this procedure the testicles are made function less through their channel of nourishment.
Instrument:
At UAF we prefer to use bloodless methods therefore only these methods is described in my assignment
Burdizzo Castrator
Elastrator
1. Burdizzo Castrator:
It is also known as no blood method. Invented by Dr. Burdizzo from Italy. In this procedure the testicles are made function less through their channel of nourishment.
Instrument:
Burdizzo is a valuable instrument and keep it clean and oiled. Do not drop it.
Burdizzo Method's practice:
· Feel the scrotum with your hand and you will feel the two rope-like testicular cords inside.
· Take the Burdizzo in your right hand and with your left hand push the cord to the side between the jaws of the Burdizzo and squeeze hard.
· Now take the Burdizzo in the left hand and crush the other cord.
Burdizzo Method's practice:
· Feel the scrotum with your hand and you will feel the two rope-like testicular cords inside.
· Take the Burdizzo in your right hand and with your left hand push the cord to the side between the jaws of the Burdizzo and squeeze hard.
· Now take the Burdizzo in the left hand and crush the other cord.
2. Elastrator:
An instrument invented by A.O. Hammond, a sheep farmer from Blenheim, New Zealand which is employed to stretch tight rubber bands used for castrating and docking of animals.
Simply it's castration with rubber rings.
An instrument invented by A.O. Hammond, a sheep farmer from Blenheim, New Zealand which is employed to stretch tight rubber bands used for castrating and docking of animals.
Simply it's castration with rubber rings.
Principle:
The band fits tightly around the scrotum/tail. The circulation is shut off and the testicles/tail gradually dry/dries and drops off.
Procedure:
· Put a rubber ring around the four teeth of the elastrator and squeeze the handle. The rubber ring will be stretched open.
· Pass the scrotum of the animal through the ring making sure that it goes over the two testicles.
· Release the elastrator and the rubber ring will tighten over the cords. After two weeks the scrotum will fall off
The band fits tightly around the scrotum/tail. The circulation is shut off and the testicles/tail gradually dry/dries and drops off.
Procedure:
· Put a rubber ring around the four teeth of the elastrator and squeeze the handle. The rubber ring will be stretched open.
· Pass the scrotum of the animal through the ring making sure that it goes over the two testicles.
· Release the elastrator and the rubber ring will tighten over the cords. After two weeks the scrotum will fall off
Precautions for castration:
Check all animals which have been recently castrated for signs of infection. And consult veterinarian or nearest animal clinic.
Check all animals which have been recently castrated for signs of infection. And consult veterinarian or nearest animal clinic.
References:
(1. A manual for the primary animal health care worker, FAO.
2. IADS,UAF )
(1. A manual for the primary animal health care worker, FAO.
2. IADS,UAF )
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