Does the Method of Castration Affect Calf Performance?

This 4-page fact sheet discusses the purpose of castration in male calves as well as the different methods used to castrate. Most methods of castration cause a certain amount of pain and stress for calves, which can affect calf performance. UF/IFAS researchers recently tested different methods of c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Trey Warnock, Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2014-02-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/131394