dehorning procedures

NADIS National Animal Disease Information Service. WebDehorning, i.e. removal of a formed horn, should never be a routine procedure, and should be avoided if possible. Dehorning should only be undertaken by a vet, never by a stockperson. Figure 2: Horn bud: calves.

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Web  Hot iron dehorning is the most popular method of disbudding/dehorning calves. This method can be used as early as the horn bud can be felt on the calf and is.