It’s no secret humans have their way of inflicting pain upon cows for marking or keeping purposes. They brand, castrate, and over-milk cows to reap benefits in farming. But just what is a nose ring all about? What purpose does it serve?
Classically, you might see cows and bulls depicted as having nose rings. But realistically, what are these rings for and are they painful for the cow?
s that rings are all about control
Nose rings are worn by some cows for the purpose of making them easier to handle. A full-grown cow can be an extremely dangerous animal that poses a serious threat to his handlers, and using a ring in the nose increases the level of control over the cow, making the animal safer to be around. In fact, farmers boast that a toddler could safely lead a cow with a nose ring, although field tests of this claim are not advised.
How cattle noses are pierced
– Most cows receive their ring between the ages of 9–12 months of age.
– Not anyone can go in with a hot needle and pierce a cow’s nose. This process needs to be performed by a professional. A vet will take the appropriate utensils for piercing the septum portion of the nose. This area is highly sensitive, making it perfect to use in a situation where control is warranted. If you are an experienced person, you might be able to get self-piercing rings available on the market to perform this yourself.
Is a nose ring piercing painful?
If you’ve ever known anyone who has had their septum pierced, they’d probably all agree that it isn’t the most pleasurable of sensations. However, it heals quickly when done properly. So, within a few short weeks, all will be well and use will hopefully be seldom.
Are nose piercings necessary?
While it might seem inhumane, this practice was started to protect the lives of caretakers. Bulls outweigh a full-grown man easily, so they can be very hard to control. Add in the testosterone and aggression, and you can have a real problem.
Even the most modest of bulls can turn without many indications. If anything were to happen to set them off, the nose ring might be your only point of defense to cool the situation.
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