Elastrator Rings lamps castration tool

Procedure

Age of animal at which procedure may be carried out

Anaesthetic requirement for procedure at specified age

Cattle

Castration: carried out by means of a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the scrotum

7 days or under

Not required

Castration: carried out by means other than a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the scrotum

Under 2 months

Not required

Castration: carried out by means other than a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the scrotum

2 months or over

Required

Pigs

Castration

Under 7 days

Not required - The method does not involve tearing of the tissues

7 days or over

Required - i. The method does not involve tearing of the tissues
ii. Additional prolonged analgesia must be given

Sheep

Castration: carried out by means of a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the scrotum

7 days or under

Not Required

Castration: carried out by means other than a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the scrotum

Under 3 months

Not Required

Castration: carried out by means other than a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the scrotum

3 months or over

Required

Tail docking: carried out by means of a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the tail

7 days or under

Not Required

Tail docking: carried out other than by means of a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the tail

Any age

Required