'No bison injured' by whose standards? I understand that people who work with herd animals are trained - mostly by example and cultural tradition - to disregard the inner experiences of the animals, but the confusion, fear and trauma these calves are experiencing as they are goaded to enter and then find themselves trapped in the chute is readily observable. It is also evident from their full-body flinch - and one calf's immediate attempt to break free of the chute - that they experience physical pain when the tagging device pierces their ear, which has not been numbed. I'm guessing that what is meant by 'no bison injured' is that the meat potion of the body that will be harvested later, when the animal is slaughtered, has not been harmed, and the animal remains ambulatory and able to grow to maturity.
+J Kendel Johnson Tell me, what exactly are you Veterinary, Agricultural or Animal Health Expert Qualifications? Also have you ever actually worked with livestock of any kind?
I got slapped with a stick at school, plus the slipper, slipper hurt more depending on who was wielding it, teachers these days have no deterrent to bad behaviour, hence the society we live in. The only Teachers I like today is the one you can drink, cheers.
I tell you what, even with all that equipment I'd still never do it, buffalo are scary animals to handle, interesting video nonetheless. I've never seen anything done with them ever
Why not 1st a local anesthesia shot on ear section, as medix use morphine on wounded, then do that process as painless as possible, following give local sedation some more until they heal from tagging....... ..of course, let alone this piercing, metal bracelet without going thru this hurtful process would be the best and humane way....
