By rubbing against its mother, other cattle or a structure, it spreads the corrosive paste that will burn other animals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPain management<\/h3>\n Electric or gas dehorning consists of burning the tissue around the horn. Vascularization is thus prevented and the horn cannot develop and fuse to the skull. The operation lasts less than ten seconds, but causes a burn whose pain must be anticipated, thanks to a local anesthetic. It can be administered by injection or by applying a cream. A disinfectant should be applied immediately after dehorning. It is recommended to place the treatment – spray or cream – in the refrigerator so that the animal benefits from the analgesic properties of cold.<\/p>\n
Since the sensations of a burn are long-lasting, the calf must be monitored for several days during which an analgesic cream, as well as anti-inflammatory injections, are used to relieve the calf of any pain. It is also an opportunity to ensure that the healing process is taking place in good conditions, without risk of infection.<\/p>\n
The electric or gas debarker<\/h3>\n The debarker can be operated with gas or electric power. The gas cartridge allows for more freedom, especially when operating directly in the pasture. You can also use a cart to carry a gas cylinder with a longer range. The electric one requires a power supply nearby.<\/p>\n
The results are instantaneous and require only one intervention. To better direct the barker, the area should be mowed beforehand. You must use a tip of adapted size to go around the cornual bud.<\/p>\n
Finally, in order for dehorning to take place in the best conditions, the calf must be completely immobilized. The restraining cage is the most effective solution.<\/p>\n
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The dehorning of calves is a procedure that must be carried out before the age of 2 months, in order to avoid any health risk and to guarantee the animal’s well-being. The way a calf is restrained is the other factor that determines whether the operation is carried out in the best conditions. Reasons for dehorning calves The dehorning of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19667,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[211],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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