[Jacob-list] castrating lambs

[Robvcas at aol.com]

By removing the scrotum but not the testicles, the ram may be sterile after 
awhile because the body heat kills the sperm.  The testicles would still be 
producing testosterone tho, so the little guy will THINK he's a ram.  Does 
anyone have any experience using an Emasculatome castrating tool on bigger 
lambs ?  I bought one that came with very brief instuctions, and I'm not sure 
of the technique.  I believe its safer to use than banding on older lambs,  
or when flies are a problem.  Robin C.