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Mallet to Castrate Calves, Sheep, Goat and Donkeys [karamojong]

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Wood

Mallet Enyudu Wooden; most woods used. Carved to form cutting edge; used to castrate sheep, goats, calves and donkeys. Animal is laid on back, testicles localized within scrotum by two sticks and then pounded. Calves castrated after about 18 months and goats and rams after 12 months

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