Try to avoid the vertical incisions as drainage from the lower scrotum can be hindered and cause infections. If possible, avoid surgical castration at the height of fly and insect season. Castration is a very important economic manage technique that needs to be performed for increased returns to the beef operation. The technique used will vary from operator to operator. The important factor to remember in each technique is that the job should be done as early as possible to minimize stress and it must be done correctly.
Sloppy castration means lower profits.
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