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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Elastic ring banding, Equipment For banding older, larger calves Callicrate bander, Disadvantages Potential for missed testicles, Equipment For banding older, larger calves EZE castrator, Advantages Bloodless, Disadvantages Painful, Elastic ring banding Requires Equipment, Advantages No open wound is created- reduced risk of infections, Advantages Scrotum falls off on its own, Advantages Quick and easy method, Disadvantages Risk of infections (tetanus, blackleg), Elastic ring banding Method (MO) Pull both testicles into the scrotum, Elastic ring banding ???? Disadvantages, Disadvantages Lowered weight gain, Disadvantages Band may break before scrotal atrophy, Elastic ring banding ???? Advantages, Disadvantages Age limitations, Advantages Painless (compared to cutting), Equipment For banding calves ɛweeks (ideally before 10days) Elastrator, Elastic ring banding Principle The application of an elastic band to the neck of the scrotum obstructs blood flow to the testicles and scrotum resulting in these structures falling off the body (MO), Disadvantages Scrotum may not fall off completely- cutting will be required