It is the only castration tool for newborns that achieves a level of tension sufficient to shut off the blood supply, while providing immediate pain relief. Proper tension is achieved with every ...

Common physical methods of castration include surgical removal of the testes or stopping the blood flow to the testes by applying an elastrator band or using a Burdizzo tool. Research from online ...

Orchiectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one or both testicles. Healthcare professionals use orchiectomy to treat testicular cancer, prostate cancer, and male breast cancer. Transgender women ...

Castration is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in livestock. All methods of castration are associated with a significant degree of pain, affecting the patients’ welfare.

Analgesic products for piglet castration are critically needed. This requires extensive animal experimentation such as to meet regulatory-required proof of efficacy. At present, there are no validated ...