CASTRATION

. This should be done when the animal is young 24hours to 4months of age

Methods used

. burdizzle

.elastrator rings

.surgical castration

DEHORNING

Reasons for dehorning

. Reduce risk of injury due to fight

. For aesthetic purposes

. Improve farm safety to handlers

. Minimize space required for animals in transportation

Methods used

. Chemical method 2 to 3 weeks of age

. Cauterisation

. Surgical method

. Gigili wire

. Dehorning iron

ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION

Animal identification using a means of marking is a process done to identify and track specific animals

Reasons

. mandatory by law

. Biosecurity

. Traceability

. Indicate ownership and prevent theft

Methods used

. Tattooing under the ear

. Ear tagging the ears

. Branding on the hind leg

HOOF TRIMMING

This is done every 6months

CULLING

This is the practice of removing poorly performing animals from your herd

Reasons

. Age-animal too old

. Depopulation

. Infertility

. Chronic illness mastitis

. Poor maternal traits