<P> Elastration involves restraining the animal , without the need for anesthesia or sedation ( unlike most other castration methods ) , in a position that provides access to the genitals . Special elastrator pliers are then used to place a tight latex ( rubber ) elastrator ring gently around the base of the scrotum . This cuts the blood supply to the scrotum and testicles , which will totally decay and slough off within a few weeks . Care must be taken during the procedure to ensure that both testicles are fully descended and properly located inside the scrotum , and that the animal 's nipples are not included within the ring . Elastration is normally limited to castrations done during the first few weeks of life , and it can not be used for species where the scrotum does not have a narrow base , such as pigs or horses . It is commonly recommended to not use this method on goats until they are 8 weeks or older . This is due to possible complications that could occur later in life like Urinary Calculi . `` Goats banding from day 1 -- 30 are most at risk . '' ( 1 ) There are those who feel that this method is inhumane and choose to use other methods . These methods would include what some call the `` Emasculatome '' , `` Burdizzo '' , or `` Richey Nipper '' . The Burdizzo and Richey Nipper are names of tools used for the process of the emasculatome . </P>
<P> Elastration involves restraining the animal , without the need for anesthesia or sedation ( unlike most other castration methods ) , in a position that provides access to the genitals . Special elastrator pliers are then used to place a tight latex ( rubber ) elastrator ring gently around the base of the scrotum . This cuts the blood supply to the scrotum and testicles , which will totally decay and slough off within a few weeks . Care must be taken during the procedure to ensure that both testicles are fully descended and properly located inside the scrotum , and that the animal 's nipples are not included within the ring . Elastration is normally limited to castrations done during the first few weeks of life , and it can not be used for species where the scrotum does not have a narrow base , such as pigs or horses . It is commonly recommended to not use this method on goats until they are 8 weeks or older . This is due to possible complications that could occur later in life like Urinary Calculi . `` Goats banding from day 1 -- 30 are most at risk . '' ( 1 ) There are those who feel that this method is inhumane and choose to use other methods . These methods would include what some call the `` Emasculatome '' , `` Burdizzo '' , or `` Richey Nipper '' . The Burdizzo and Richey Nipper are names of tools used for the process of the emasculatome . </P>
how long does it take for castration bands to work
how long does it take for castration bands to work
a few weeks
a few weeks