castrate growing pigs
Castration: average age
Published: February 13, 2004
By: Roberto Ludueña
Hello from Colombia. I have a little question for this forum. I want to castrate my growing pigs. When is the average age/weight to perform the castration?
And what about anesthesia? Some say to do it without anesthesia, but I think is cruel for animals. What do you think about it? Thank you for your time.
Related topics:
Recommend
Comment
Share
22 de mayo de 2004
In the U.S., everyone castrates about 2-5 days of age and no one uses anethesia. The pigs heals very quickly.
Recommend
Reply
2 de octubre de 2004
I am new to this pig production. Why do you castrate a piglet? And Roy, how come you do not use anesthesia even though pigs heal quickly?
Recommend
Reply
1
Would you like to discuss another topic? Create a new post to engage with experts in the community.
Featured users in Pig Industry
Francis Simard
Trouw Nutrition
Agr., M. Sc. / Nutrition and Development Director at Trouw Nutrition Canada
United States
United States
