Management Practices in Livestock Care
Objectives 2. explain why these procedures are used 1. introduce common practices used in the care of livestock 2. explain why these procedures are used
1. Dehorning Removal of horns or horn buds from animals Done for the protection of the animals in the herd and for the safety of those working with the animals
Castration Removal of testicles from male animals Done to: Prevent unwanted breeding Improves meat quality Decreases aggression in males
Methods of Castration Banding Crushing Spermatic Cord
Identification Ear Tags- not perm., seen from distance Lip Tattoos- perm, not seen Hot Iron Branding, perm, seen Freeze branding, perm, seen
Ear Notching in Pigs
Beak Trimming in Poultry Done to birds raised in confinement Chickens will peck at each other and can cause injury to each other that can get infected and lead to illness and death