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Can anyone tell me what is wrong with these pictures

Dehorning of Cattle. What are some reason why you would want to dehorn?Cattle with horns can

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Can anyone tell me what is wrong with these pictures

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    1. Can anyone tell me what is wrong with these pictures?

    2. Dehorning of Cattle What are some reason why you would want to dehorn? Cattle with horns can…… cause more severe injury to other cattle, especially in yards, feedlots and transport; damage hides and cause bruising which reduces the value of carcasses be potentially more dangerous to handlers; require more space at a feed trough and on cattle trucks; suffer discounts at sale especially if they are destined for feedlots. Cattle with out horns…… are more docile and easier to to handle;

    3. When do you want to dehorn? It is best to dehorn calves at less than three months of age because they are more easily handled Should be done on cool dry days, in late afternoons Should be done when fly activity is usually low

    4. Can anyone tell me some tools you would use to dehorn? Barnes Type Dehorner Keystone Dehorner Electric Dehorning saw

    5. Where to cut the horn

    6. Barnes-type Dehorner Best used on two to six months of age and weaners calves Acts like scissors, place over horns Once on horns pull handles apart to cut of the horns.

    7. Keystone Dehorners Very similar to Barnes Very smooth, quick, easy to use, and less painful to the animal

    8. Saws Usually for adult cattle Many different kinds: electric, hand, and wire.

    9. Treatment after dehorning After the operation, animals may bleed freely for a short time. The application of a proprietary wound dressing powder (dusting powder) is often sufficient treatment; a powder that contains a fly repellent is recommended if dehorning in the warmer months when flies are a problem.

    10. Treatment after dehorning Dehorning pads are available from many rural merchants. These are placed on the wound and reduce the amount of blood loss from the operation. The pads are left on the wound until they drop off with the scab. After dehorning, cattle should be inspected regularly for the first 10 days and any infected wounds treated.

    11. Guided Practice What are some tools used for dehorning? Electric saws, Barnes-type dehorners, Keystone Dehorners What types of treatments can we apply to the wound after we dehorn? Dressing powder (dusting powder), and Dehorning pads

    12. Guided Practice How often do we check on the cattle that we dehorned? Cattle should be inspected regularly for the first 10 days and any infected wounds treated.

    13. Independent Practice

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