What Are The Various Techniques Of Dehorning The mechanism behind dehorning is certainly to permanently destroy or remove the horn-producing cells present right at the base of the bud for preventing the further growth. The diagram below will show the basic anatomy of horn as well as underlying sinus. Try to get a step-step review of techniques which can be found in various articles in details.
Various Techniques Of Dehorning  Electric or butane hot dehorning With the use of hot dehorners which is usually powered by electricity or gas, this can be used with hollow ring which can be heated for cauterize the horn bud and killing the corium for preventing growth. Usually a red-hot ring is placed right over the horn bud and then held in place for 10-15 seconds till the hair begins to smoke. The bud will slough in 4-6 weeks. The method does not release any blood and heals quickly. Care should be taken to avoid the burning too deep.
 Disbudding tube/spoon There is disbudding tube which can be used mechanically for removing horn-producing epithelium right from the skull. There are many sizes available with instrument which can be utilized which will cover the entire bud with excess border of 1/8 of inch.  Barnes Dehorner This particular type of dehorner can be used for older calves upto several months of age. There is a sharp bladed clamp which is used for removing epithelium which surrounds the horn. In case of older calves, hemorrhage can be risk but after removal of horn, the corneal artery needs to be pulled or cauterized. This can be used for older calves without the risk of hemorrhage and after removal of the horn; the corneal artery can be pulled or cauterized.
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