Newfarmer2018
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Lads I’ve had to take over at my uncles for a few months while he’s recovering from a bypass. Well used to helping around he place but never squeezed bulls, more of the man on the tail. Any advice.
As above ..good man on the tail ..stay in tight to the animal and don't be half-assed when doing the deed . Also remember to stagger the pinches ...have one a bit higher or lower than the other .You rang
From my experience:
Man on the tail, rope around in front of the hind legs to take the power from their rear, stand in close but sideways if possible (if you get a kick the further the leg travels, the more damage it can do and sideways bit is obvious).
You dont want too much movement at their head but need to be mindful they dont choke as its likely they'll go down. Always told to pinch the vein just above the ball and don't go too high. Count to 10 and do the other side. Hope that helps!
Stick with the chickens?Unless you have a good man you can trust to go on the tail don't tackle it yourself, more so if they are suckler bred. I spent 6 weeks this summer with an arm length plaster after getting kicked doing one, he kicked straight out with both legs like a mule would do, thought id been hit by a train. £100 to the vet looks very cheap now.
Couple of lads locally who also do hoof paring doing it for €4-5 a beast , depending on hardship they get , whether bucket fed or suckler stock , and age of calf.
I have got 1 of them for last 3 years , and won't be going back to doing it myself.
same as that, we get the vet. i hold the tail.
Chap I know had a similar encounter but luckily got away, suckler double barrelled him as he was about to move in, left dirt on the tip of his nose with a hoof.Unless you have a good man you can trust to go on the tail don't tackle it yourself, more so if they are suckler bred. I spent 6 weeks this summer with an arm length plaster after getting kicked doing one, he kicked straight out with both legs like a mule would do, thought id been hit by a train. £100 to the vet looks very cheap now.
As above ..good man on the tail ..stay in tight to the animal and don't be half-assed when doing the deed . Also remember to stagger the pinches ...have one a bit higher or lower than the other .
Never left it closed on here ...just straight closed and open again and never any problems .
A good tight rope around the rear quarters in front of the hind legs is the job to sap their power. Not too tight that they can't stand though. I wouldn't do it without it.Unless you have a good man you can trust to go on the tail don't tackle it yourself, more so if they are suckler bred. I spent 6 weeks this summer with an arm length plaster after getting kicked doing one, he kicked straight out with both legs like a mule would do, thought id been hit by a train. £100 to the vet looks very cheap now.
Do that to milk suckler cows with mastitis etcA good tight rope around the rear quarters in front of the hind legs is the job to sap their power. Not too tight that they can't stand though. I wouldn't do it without it.
More force needed as they aare stronger, it's more trauma to the tissue so theres more chance of complications with swelling and the scrotum going septic. (testicle rots rather than being reabsorbed by the body) Note aswell if you are squeezing them there is a legislative need for a anaesthetic after a certain age, I've seen this checked in bord bia audits. Not sure on the age. Have a word with your vet he will sort a prescription.Thanks for the reply’s lads..... some fella said the other day that you shouldn’t squeeze strong bulls that it’s a vet job, I’ve seen the uncle do em at all ages
More force needed as they aare stronger, it's more trauma to the tissue so theres more chance of complications with swelling and the scrotum going septic. (testicle rots rather than being reabsorbed by the body) Note aswell if you are squeezing them there is a legislative need for a anaesthetic after a certain age, I've seen this checked in bord bia audits. Not sure on the age. Have a word with your vet he will sort a prescription.