I’m often asked which method I prefer. I’ve used the scalpel method (not for the faint of heart), the Burdizzo & we had our Zebu “banded”. Here’s my opinion of each one. The first bucks I altered I used the Burdizzo. My husband held each of the 2 bucks while I used the tool. I…
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Ziggy becomes a “Steer”
Poor Ziggy… Thursday the 12th of February we brought him to Danny’s (L & J Farm Supply) where he underwent a minor procedure… well, minor for us – major for Ziggy! We had Ziggy “banded”. A heavy duty rubber band was applied between his belly and his testicles. This band is then tightened to cut…