DEHORNING CALVES
Tho dovolopmont of horns can bo provontod by the use of caustic soda or caustic potash whon a calf is from four to ton days old. At this ago tho undftvolopod horn or button is only loosoly attached to tho skull and appears more as a part of tho skin. • Clip tho hair o£F over and around the horns. Apply vasolino liberally across tho hoad abovo tho eyes and over the temples and oars to provont severe burns. Wrup tho stick of caustici m paper, with one end exposed. Slightly moißten the oxposed end with water and rub on each horn alternately, making a raw spot. Do not continue the rubbing until these Bpots bleed. In applying the caustic take caro that it does not run down the calf's head, and keep the calf under shelter if there ib any likelihood of rain.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21758, 24 March 1934, Page 17
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145DEHORNING CALVES New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21758, 24 March 1934, Page 17
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