ANSC 24500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Myiasis, Rubber Band, Udder
5 Feb 2019
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Reading assignment 4: tail is shortened, improves health and welfare, prevents fecal matter from accumulating, reduces risk for fly strike, no ill effect on mortality or production, shearing and crutching. Easier to observe ewe"s udder and detect potential birthing problems: discriminate again tailed lowers dressing percent, removal during processing = extra labor, some ethnic buyers prefer tails. Example: muslim festival of sacrifice: not all breeds require docking, hair sheep don"t have long, wooly tails, some producers only dock ewes, banding: Applying a rubber band to tail: cuts off blood supply. Should be at least 24 hours old to avoid interfere colostrum. Should be protected against tetanus (lockjaw) (1) creates anaerobic environment ideal for tetanus: other tail docking methods. Electric docking iron (1) cuts and cauterizes (2) most humane. Emasculator (1) cut and crush (2) seals the blood vessels (3) used for 30 seconds. Left long enough to cover ewe"s vulva and ram"s anus.
