This interpretation must be later than Biblical Judaism, though, because the Bible frequently speaks of oxen, which are castrated male cattle. Evidently there was no general prohibition on all livestock castration in those days.
Yes, the vet gave my border collie a “mis-mating” shot after she ran off with the beagle down the street and did “it” in the creek bed behind the house.
I’ve never thanked someone for talking about tearing off testicles before, but thanks! I’ve been wondering for a couple years if that guy could possibly have a Biblical justification for his beliefs, or if he was just a crazy moron (which he definitely was–this isn’t an either/or proposition). Now i have the answer!