One of the questions that I hear the most concerning castration is when should I castrate my calves, Doc? Many producers will castrate their calves when they are 2 or 3 days old, which is my preferred ...

Although castration is a common and effective production practice, complications may arise from the procedure, including: infection, swelling, bleeding, discomfort, and pain. These complications can ...

The preferred cattle industry method is knife castration. This can be done with the calf standing up or lying down. Begin by pulling a hind leg back to expose the scrotum. With a sharp knife or ...

Castration is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in livestock. All methods of castration are associated with a significant degree of pain, affecting the patients’ welfare.

Members of the NFU Cymru Livestock Board have signalled their firm opposition to government proposals for changes to current castration and tail docking methods in lambs ...