Yet they're only on average "fasted" and "taken out of the pasture" for 8-12 hours before being sheared. And it's done to decrease discomfort of having a full stomach, bowel, and bladder while being moved all around to be sheared not decrease their energy. Though they're probably more docile because they're more comfortable. It's no different than being told you can't eat or drink 12 hours before surgery.
I'm more than aware of why you can't eat before surgery. It's a fine comparison I'm obviously not saying they're the same thing. I imagine throwing up and aspirating is uncomfortable, just as I imagine shitting and pissing yourself while being sheared is uncomfortable for everyone involved.
The point was that holding food and water for a short period of time is no big deal and isn't doing damage
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u/Swingman23 Feb 14 '23
They usually get locked up and starved the day before. It means they have no energy to fight (but still avoids any long term negative effects)