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Routine Surgical Procedures
P o sitio n Statem ent – OVM A
Regarding castration of cattle, swine, sheep and goats; tail docking of swine and sheep; and
dehorning of cattle and goats; OVMA recommends that if necessary, these procedures be
performed at the earliest age practicable. Where indicated, appropriate analgesics and/or
anaesthetics should be used.
(February 16, 1995 Board)
