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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Calves, Infection control, Animal welfare, Cattle, Dehorning.
First Page Number
203
Last Page Number
210
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
Horns on domesticated cattle serve no useful purpose and are responsible for losses which, in the aggregate, amount to many thousands of pounds every year. Horn-caused bruises lead to reduced prices for beef carcasses, and many cases of mastitis in dairy herds have their origin in udder injuries resulting from horn-prods. In addition, the fear inspired by horned "boss cows" leads to lowered milk production from their more timid herd-mates, while the possession of horns adds to the risks of handling the herd bulls.
Recommended Citation
Shilkin, J.
(1957)
"The dehorning of cattle,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 6:
No.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol6/iss2/6