Re: Steer Horns

Posted by TimV on November 07, 2003 at 05:58:30 from (12.39.239.130):

In Reply to: Steer Horns posted by Ted on November 07, 2003 at 04:49:48:

Ted: While I respect the fact that you can't afford a vet bill, if this is your first de-horning, you might be better off biting the bullet and paying the vet to do it. Dehorning grown animals (and 400-lb steers come close enough to fitting in that category) is NOT a do-it-yourself project, particularly if it's your first time. I HAVE seen cows bleed to death from a botched de-horning, and it's tragic, both for the farmer and (of course) for the cow as well... At a bare minimum, you're going to need the proper equipment, which includes a pair of horn shears (though a hacksaw will work in a pinch), foreceps, clotting powder, a nose lead or halter, a STRONG stanchion or crush, and at least one helper. Nebraska Cowman's instructions are pretty good, but be prepared for blood EVERYWHERE! This is not a job for the faint of heart.

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