New product makes rubber-band castration easier than ever


Now that winter is upon us, our barns will be full of lambs, kids and calves. And for those who use the rubber-band castration method, there is a new tool available to make the process easier.


This product was previously only mar-


keted in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdon but is now available for sale through many ag distributors across the United States.


Introducing TestiGrip! Jodi Suchoplas, a beef rancher in Man-


itoba, designed TestiGrip a little over a year ago and has already won two prestigious awards in Canada: the Innovation Award in Livestock and The Farmers’ Choice Award. TestiGrip is a simple tool that functions


as a ‘third hand’ during rubber-band castra- tion, and using TestiGrip is easy: • Bring both testes into the scrotum. • Apply TestiGrip by sliding the narrow opening onto the neck of the scrotum. • Place the elastrator tightly against the


TestiGrip. band.


tiGrip. There are some definite advantages to


• Pull both testes up through the rubber- • Release the band and remove the Tes-


making TestiGrip part of your rubber-band castration process. The first, and most impor- tant advantage is that TestiGrip practically eliminates the chance of slips. It also helps


to reduce stress in both moms and babies due to its efficiency. TestiGrip is available in two sizes: Tes- tiGrip Mini for lambs and kid goats and Tes- tiGrip for calves under 3 weeks old. n


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