Evaluation of the bloodless castrationprocedure for feedlot bulls

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Canadian Journal of Animal Science

Volume

73

Publisher

Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC)

Publication Date

1993

First Page

967

Last Page

990

Abstract

Studies were undertaken to evaluate bloodless castration (B) based on growth and carcass traits. During the first 28 d, bloodless and surgical (S) castrates showed a 51–53% and 68–73% reduction in average daily gain, respectively, compared with intact bulls (I) (P < 0.05) in two trials. Bulls grew faster than steers overall. Carcass traits and grade were similar for B, S and I (P > 0.05). Key words: Bloodless, surgical, castration, growth, carcass traits

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Can. J. Anim. Sci. 73:967-990

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