Castration and dehorning (Yr 3)

Question 1

what is a castrate bull called?

Answer 1

steer/bullock

Question 2

what is a castrated ram called?

Answer 2

wether

Question 3

when can a lamb or calf be castrated by a rubber ring?

Answer 3

<7 days old by a competent stockman

Question 4

when can a calf be castrated by a lay person with no analgesia?

Answer 4

<2 months old

Question 5

when can a lamb be castrated by a lay person with no analgesia?

Answer 5

<3 months old

Question 6

when is it required for a veterinarian to castrate lambs/calves with local anaesthetic?

Answer 6

calves - >2 months
lambs - >3 months

Question 7

what are the positives to castrating at a young age?

Answer 7

less stress
easier, safer, easier management
less risk to animal
less setback to growth

Question 8

what is the licensed local anaesthetic for food producing animals?

Answer 8

procaine

Question 9

how long should burdizzo be held on for?

Answer 9

1 minutes

Question 10

what are the main risks of open castration?

Answer 10

haemorrhage
herniation (more an issue with pigs)
infection at wound site
(tetanus)

Question 11

what is a possible method of chemical castration in pigs?

Answer 11

anti-GnRH vaccine

Question 12

when can dehorning paste be used?

Answer 12

in the first 7 days of life

Question 13

what do you anaesthetise when disbudding?

Answer 13

corneal branch of the lacrymal nerve

Question 14

what nerve may also need anaesthetising in older cattle for dehorning?

Answer 14

corneal branch of the cervical nerve

Question 15

when should goat kids be disbudded?

Answer 15

under 7 days (take care with very thin skulls!!)