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The following items were quickly collected from websites apparently professing that "All Husbands are Animals!" They give advice and sell products according to this so-called "Animal Husbandry." ***** Posted on March 13, 2001 at 20:06:16: In Reply to: CASTRATION WITH ELASTRATOR posted by Pat on March 12, 2001 at 16:41:06: Question: "Could someone give detailed instructions in doing castration with an elastrator? ...It seems pretty straight forward but my husband and I want to make sure we do it right. Thanks, Pat" Answer: "Make sure you get BOTH testicles,Get the band high on the sack and keep your fingers out of the way." ***** Castration Instruments: Please call before ordering these instruments:
C061 Newberry Castrating Knife ................49.50
Elastrator shown with two unattached bands: C065 Elastrator - Economy .....................22.50 C065C Elastrator Combo Economy Tool - Bands - Scissors .....32.50 C066 Elastrator -Deluxe .......................50.00 C066C Elastrator Combo Deluxe Tool - Bands - Scissors ......60.00 C068 Elastrator Bands pk/100 ...................3.50 C069 Band Removal Scissors .....................8.50 ***** Description: Burdizzo clamp:
The Kleenex of castration tools based on the concept of simply crushing the spermatic cords so as to instantly (and quite painfully) cut off the blood supply to the testicles, much like the elastrator but much more instantaneous. It is probably less painful in the long run, and the scrotum remains intact, but it has the notable disadvantage, in the case of voluntary castration, of being irreversible once it's applied. This fact might also pose a problem [for those] who castrates while drunk and suddenly realize the next day [they are] made into a geldings. Oops. Also, if done incorrectly to oneself, it can cause lots of bad internal hemmoraging from the cords not being properly sealed off (the clamp apparently pinches them shut at the new ends). ***** WHAT TO DO WITH UNWANTED KIDS PART 1 - DO I CASTRATE OR NOT? This is a question that perplexes... In order for continued genetic improvement, only top quality males should be destined as breeding stock. Those males that are not of high quality should be culled. Keep in mind that "cull" means destroy: it doesn't mean passing on a substandard animal to the first sucker willing to buy him. The most practical use for these cull kids is as a meat source. If you are unsure of the final destination of your cull kids (ie. sold at auction), the most ethical thing to do would be to castrate them prior to sale. While this may result in a short-term reduction in income, the long-term benefits to the industry and your reputation are innumerable. How to determine if kids are of high quality? Quality will be dictated by the intended use. For example, meat kids should be thickly muscled with a great deal of body capacity. Additionally, all kids should be structurally, as well as, reproductively sound. Any kid that fails to meet any of the set standards should be culled. If you are sure that the final destination of your kids will be the meat market, the decision to castrate or not is a personal one that depends upon your local kid market. It is best to contact your prospective buyers to research their preferences prior to making this decision. The decision may also be based on management convenience. Many producers do not have facilities capable of separating many different groups. In this case, I would suggest castrating all market or cull kids. This can be done from birth to three months of age. In summary, inferior kids should not be allowed to breed. If you are unsure of the final destination of your kids, they should be castrated. A practical use for inferior kids is as a meat source. If you are assured that your kids will go to slaughter, the decision to cull or not will be based upon your local market preferences as well as your management needs. ***** WHAT TO DO WITH UNWANTED BUCK KIDS PART 2 - HOW TO CASTRATE? In last issue I spoke of the reasons for performing castration. Now I will discuss the methods of castration available... First, what is castration? Castration is the process by which the testes, epididymides and a portion of each spermatic cord are removed... This removal may be immediate as with the knife method, or may take several weeks as with the emasculatome or elastrator methods. Castration should take place at the youngest age possible since the stress of castration can adversely affect growth and the chances of complications increase. Kids can be castrated as soon as the testicles descend into the scrotum (this can be from a few days of age to a week or more). Castration may be performed by one of three methods - the knife method, emasculatome method or elastrator method. Knife Method: Cutting with a knife is the most reliable and least expensive method of castration. Materials needed include: a sharp knife or scalpel, soap and water, disinfectant, syringes and tetanus antitoxin. The kid is often held by an assistant who grasps the kid's legs with each hand. The kid usually has its back to the assistant. 1. Begin by washing your hands and instruments (knife or scalpel) thoroughly with soap and water and then disinfectant. Next, wash the scrotum and disinfect. 2. Push the testes up out of the way and cut off the lower 1/3 of the scrotum with a cut parallel to the ground. The testes should now be visible. 3. Using your fingers, grasp one of the testis and pull downward. The testes are slick and difficult to hold onto, so grasp firmly. Do not to allow the testis or spermatic cord go back up into the scrotum once you have touched it as this will increase chances of infection. In young kids (less than 4 or 5 weeks) pull down firmly, but steadily until the cord breaks. In older kids or adults, instead of pulling the cord, use the knife or scalpel to sever the cord. Do not cut the cord cleanly, instead scrape it until it abrades through. Because the spermatic cord contains many blood vessels, a clean cut could cause excessive blood loss. 4. If a segment of the spermatic cord is protruding below the cut scrotum, it must be removed. If left exposed, it will act as a wick to pull bacteria into the body cavity and cause infection. Pull it free or abrade it with the knife. 5. Apply antiseptic to the castration site and administer an injection of tetanus antitoxin. Note: Kids with a scrotal hernia should not be castrated by the cutting method. Care should be taken not to excite kids before or immediately after castration. Emasculatome Method: The emasculatome or Burdizzo method involves an instrument (emasculatome) which crushes the spermatic cord, thus destroying the blood supply for the testes. Without this blood supply, the tissues eventually atrophy even though the scrotum (cod) will be visible for the animal's lifetime. This method is known as a "bloodless" method since no cutting is done and when done properly the skin is not even broken. Care must be taken to be sure that both cords have been properly crushed. 1. Since it is possible for the emasculatome to break the skin, it doesn't hurt to wash and disinfect it. 2. Have an assistant hold the kid as described above. 3. Wash the upper portion of the scrotum (near to where it attaches to the body) and disinfect. 4. Grasp the scrotum in one hand and manipulate until you have the testes down into the scrotum and the spermatic cord between your fingers. Place the jaws of the emasculatome onto the upper scrotum, just below the rudimentary teats. Position the jaws so that about two-thirds of the scrotum is crushed when the jaws are closed. Leave the instrument closed for 15 to 20 seconds. 5. Open the jaws and move the instrument about 1/2 inch lower and crush the other side of the scrotum. Note: The spermatic cord is very elusive when you try to crush it. Be sure that you feel it within the jaws of the emasculatome before and after the jaws are closed. Even though this is supposed to be a bloodless method, it is possible to break skin with the corners of the emasculatome. Examine each kid carefully after castration. If the skin is broken, apply an antiseptic and give the kid an injection of tetanus antitoxin. Elastrator Method: This method involves cutting off the blood supply to the testes with a heavy rubber band or ring. In 10 to 14 days, the scrotum and testes will slough off. This method is most effective for the young whose scrotal tissues have not yet become well developed. Materials needed include an elastrator (instrument used to apply the bands) and castrating bands or rings (Purchase these from a livestock supply company. Do not use household rubber bands!). It is not necessary to disinfect the elastrator or rings since this method is bloodless. 1. Restrain as described previously. 2. Place a rubber ring on the prongs of the elastrator. Turn the elastrator so that the prongs face the kid's body. Expand the ring by squeezing the elastrator and place over the scrotum and testes. Position it as close to the kid's body as possible without interfering with the rudimentary teats. 3. Manipulate the scrotum until you are certain that both testes are descended below the ring. 4. Press the trigger lever, displacing the ring from the prongs, thereby positioning the ring. Note: Be sure that both testes are below the ring! If they are not, cut the ring and start over. 5. Administer an injection of tetanus antitoxin. Even though this is a bloodless procedure, the tetanus organism can gain entry through the irritated tissue around the rubber ring. In summary, castration can be performed by one of three methods. Kids should be castrated as young as possible to avoid disruptions in growth performance and other possible complications. Tetanus antitoxin injections are recommended in conjunction with castration procedures to avoid tetanus or lock jaw. ***** Castrating with latex rings is an inexpensive procedure. The consequence of a failure can be extreme. Use only Genuine Elastrator products and carefully follow the use instructions supplied with each pack.
Elastrator sets the standard - others just imitate
Cryptorchiding: This convenient new technique helps maintain weight and leanness levels... Cryptorchiding is NOT castration. One or both testes are elevated by rubber rings. This raises the testicular temperature and virtually reduces sperm counts to nil. Simple, effective and thoroughly tested... Elastrator rings are ideal for cryptorchiding! ***** For more details and before you begin addressing any of the above items, visit the source web sites. If your husband is an animal, these methods could be useful. Where the sites refer to "kids," it is my understanding that they are referring metaphorically to our animalistic husbands (who are just big kids). **** The sultry and satirical Classy Bitch is a smart-ass bitch with a nice ass. For more proof, kindly (or unkindly, if your unkindness is friendly and of high quality) check index by author.
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