Aboutgoatlady Expertise Specializing in New Goat Owner understanding of goat physiology, goat anatomy, goat care and herd management. *I am not a veterinarian, any advice and information should be verified by your veterinarian before administering to your goats.
Experience 17 years experience of raising goats and herd management. Active hands on experience with goat herd and research with various Caprine University Research and Extension Centers nationwide. 15 years dedicated to helping other goat breeders/owners with goat anatomy, goat disease and goat health care issues via phone, published goat care articles and internet interaction.
Organizations 5 year active member of International Veterinary Information Service
Publications United Caprine News, Homesteaders Magazine, Columnist for Goat Magazine, Owner and Author of GoatPedia™
Education/Credentials Graduate Programs in Medicine, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University
Question Can you safely castrate a goat that is 2 1/2 years old? and if so how
Answer HI Lauri,
Depending on the size of his testicles and if they can fit into an elastrator band one then the other- he may be able to be banded. If not the next best thing would be to have a vet look at him and cut the cords- I'm not sure an emasculator would work. I do have an article with photos on my website on the banding method of castration.
