First time cattle owners - Dehorning








First time cattle owners - Dehorning


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Dehorning is mainly recommended for the health and safety of both herd and owner. It is a labour-intensive and skilled operation, with important animal welfare implications.


Before attempting this procedure it is worth speaking with our Animal Health experts at Farmland Co. But in the meantime, We've put together some products you may need:


DEHORNING PLIERS

 

There are a few different ways you can dehorn your cattle but the most common approach is to use dehorning pliers.


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DEHORNING WIRE


When you only need tackle one pair of horns, a roll of dehorning wire will be a far more cost-effective approach.



Dehorning wire













TRI-SOLFEN

 

To aid recovery time of dehorning be sure to use Tri-solfen. Tri-solfen has multiply benefits such as:

  • Immediate (within 1 min) and prolonged pain relief for at least 24 hours post-procedure
  • Reduces bleeding, abating shock and stress
  • Reduces the risk of bacterial wound infection
  • Assists in wound healing by sealing and protecting the wound

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Got more questions about dehorning? Contact us to speak with one of our Animal Health experts.







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