Disbudding and dehorning calves is a necessity for both the safety of cattle and their human handlers. But any way you do it, disbudding will cause pain—and there is some evidence that sensitivity at ...

Dehorning cattle and goats is common practice among the breeds that are still horned. Producers choose to dehorn their cattle to reduce the risk of injury in small yards and feedlots, reduce handling ...

Analgesia for dehorning calves has been a somewhat controversial subject since I can remember. We learned in vet school about lidocaine infiltration with needles including nerve blocks and/or whether ...

This timing allows enough time for healing prior to weaning. In addition, the stress of the procedures is diminished when the calf can reunite with his mother. Castration and dehorning are less ...

Branding season has typically been about managing calves; identifying, castration, dehorning, and black leg shots. In this BeefWatch article we would like for you to considered visiting with your ...

1. Brush teats to remove dirt. 2. Forestrip (2-3 squirts) to detect mastitis. 3. Pre-dip with disinfectant. 4. Attach cluster ...

"A very sad but necessary measure to protect these magnificent animals," explained Wildlife Vets Namibia. "Rhinos are impressive creatures, partly because of their horns, but at th If you are an ...

The number of rhinos killed in South Africa has dropped from around 500 deaths in 2023, to 420 last year – largely because of a major dehorning programme in KwaZulu-Natal’s world-famous ...

In western states where pastures are large and many cattle spend time on rangeland, proof of ownership has always been ...

It’s important for farmers to know what their cattle are eating. The makeup of a ration can greatly impact feed efficiency, costs and ultimately income of an operation. At Barber’s lab, nutritionists ...