DEHORNING CALVES THE CAUSTIC-POTASH METHOD
The operation of dehorning young calves is isimple and easily carried out. It should be performed when the calf is from two to seven days old, and may he briefly described as follows:
First clip the hair from around the budding horns, the tips of which should then be slightly moistened, care being taken to avoid wetting the surrounding skin. Then rub the tip of each horn firmly with a stick of caustic potash until a light impression has been made on the centre of the horn. This can generally bo done in less than half-a-minute. The horns should be treated in this manner from two to four times, according to the size of the horn and the age of the animal. .About five minutes should elapse between 'each .'operation. If. during the interval of five minutes after one or more applications, a little blood appears in the centre of the horn, it will then he necessary to give only a further very slight rubbing with the potash.
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Hawera Star, Volume L, 20 December 1930, Page 7
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173DEHORNING CALVES THE CAUSTIC-POTASH METHOD Hawera Star, Volume L, 20 December 1930, Page 7
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