A Beginner’s Guide of Dehorning with Calf Dehorning There have been plenty of incidents which feature the story of dehorning and tail docking various New York dairy farms. Each and every story heard is bad with good outcome being that our industry is forced to examine the routine procedures performed on farms. This cannot be done unless a concern regarding cost, difficulty or time is needed for doing the procedure. This was not initially acceptable but now it may be useful.
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Dehorning is very necessary procedure on almost any dairy farm sometimes with the help of calf dehorner. There are many who agree that dehorning is important. But there may be a doubt on the procedure with several reasons for this. There should not any reliable way for measuring pain. Scientist will measure blood cortisol level and behavioral changes with the measures being just proxies. This cannot
be asked of the calf. Second our opinions may vary differ on the amount of time and expenses for minimizing pain.
How to start with the dehorning process Get to understand that dehorning is a surgical procedure and the opinion of the vet can be the right place to start. Veterinarians may not agree on the best method but they will listen and offer you advices. Start small. Calves should be dehorned at a young age. The procedure is much simple with young calves rather than older calves. Most dairy calves can be dehorned after few days of age. Find the right horn bud. Make use of small tools. Calf Dehorner can be the best option there is lesser chance of accidents like burns. Use analgesia or anesthesia when it is possible and practical. A simple dose of painkiller can be helpful as well as inexpensive followed by an injection to effectively heighten the process in the best way possible.
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