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by david
Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Horns Mk 2
Replies: 4
Views: 6629

hi

yeah, its possible to dehorn, but it ought really to be done by the vet. There's a LOT of blood involved, the result isn't pretty and its also painful for the animal, so should only really be done for either your or the animal's safety.
by david
Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Horns Mk 2
Replies: 4
Views: 6528

hi

yeah, its possible to dehorn, but it ought really to be done by the vet. There's a LOT of blood involved, the result isn't pretty and its also painful for the animal, so should only really be done for either your or the animal's safety.
by david
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Horns - Horns
Replies: 35
Views: 47903

A couple of thoughts on the horn subject. 1) The presence or absence of horns makes no impact on the quality, function or ability to mother a calf of the animal. The issue only becomes important when an individual's management systems require that animals are not horned, e.g. for using ring feeders...
by david
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Horns - Horns
Replies: 35
Views: 36465

A couple of thoughts on the horn subject. 1) The presence or absence of horns makes no impact on the quality, function or ability to mother a calf of the animal. The issue only becomes important when an individual's management systems require that animals are not horned, e.g. for using ring feeders...