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"Dehorn Calves Early" (Hoard's West - Nov. 2010)

Posted by Dave Lucas on Thu, Feb 17, 2011

"Dehorn Calves Early" (Hoard's West - Nov. 2010) is authored by Aurora Villarroel, DVM, Assistant Professor, Rural Veterinary Practice, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University.

Dr. Villarroel says "... in my experience dehorning paste is actually the best [dehorning] method available. However, you need to pay attention to two things to make it work well: timing and housing." Her article includes a step-by-step paste dehorning process. Read the full article...

Topics: Dehorning Paste, Caustic Paste, Hot-Iron Dehorning, Barnes Dehorner, Dehorning Process, Dehorning Methods, Animal Welfare, Scoop Dehorner, Dr. Aurora Villarroel, Hoard's