Anti-téteur

“Animals which continue to suckle after weaning have to be detected as quickly as possible. The use of an anti-sucking device is therefore recommended for a determined period.”

Federal Office of Alimentary Security and Veterinary Affairs OSAV (Switzerland) 2013

Prescription for animal protection (OPAn)

Art 17 OPAn Forbidden practices on cattle
2. Moreover the following practices are forbidden on cattle:
e. invasive operations on the tongue to curb the animal or on the snout to prevent behavior problems such as reciprocal suckling or rolling the tongue. (art 17 OPAn)

“An anti-suckling ring is efficient, but it combats symptoms and not causes. The question is knowing why the calves suckle their peers.”
La vache-fertile.ch 2/17 (The fertile cow)