Banding Issues

[Croenan]

I have 2 bucks that I had banded just before I got really sick for 2 months. The bucks were about 3-4 months old at the time. The problem is that when I look at them now, they still have shriveled up sacks attached! no redness or infection....I washed with betadine for about 2 weeks, but the things haven't come off yet. Aren't they suppsed to? I've never had bucks banded before and this was done by my vet, whom I do trust to do a decent job, but now I am wondering. How long before the sacks should drop off? The boys aren't really showing alot of hormone behavior nor do they stink and my does are all in heat. Any thoughts?

[Terre d'Esprit]

My 2 wethers were banded at about about 3-4 months old, and they didn't come off for at least 2 months, maybe even longer. Just before they fell off, they started to bleed the tiniest bit at the site of the band, and I put betadine on it, and they were fine. One fell off while I was traveling for work for a few days, and when i returned it was completely healed.

I was told they would fall off in a few weeks, but maybe in some goats it takes longer. My boys are boers.

Good luck!

T

[Teacupliz]

I was surprised to that some take a long while to fall off.. they will in time.
Liz