Elastration
Sign in to savethumb|250px|Rubber elastrator rings and pliers Elastration (a portmanteau of "elastic" and "castration") is a bloodless method of male castration and docking commonly used for livestock. Elastration is simply banding the body part (scrotum or tail) until it drops off. This method is favored for its simplicity, low cost, and minimal training requirements.
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- Castration
- Procedure
- Possible complications
- Docking
- See also
- References
thumb|250px|Rubber elastrator rings and pliers Elastration (a portmanteau of "elastic" and "castration") is a bloodless method of male castration and docking commonly used for livestock. Elastration is simply banding the body part (scrotum or tail) until it drops off. This method is favored for its simplicity, low cost, and minimal training requirements.
==Castration== Elastration is the most common method used to castrate sheep and goats, but is also common in cattle.