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 ...

Approaches to castration should be made with operational objectives and animal welfare in mind. Producers should consult with their herd veterinarians for a castration protocol that includes ...

The evaluation and assessment of the level of pain calves are experiencing is important, as the experience of pain (e.g., due to routine husbandry procedures) severely affects the welfare of calves.

Castration is a common management procedure employed in North American cattle production and is known to cause a pain response. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of unmitigated ...

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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 ...

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 ...