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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 27953"><p>I just read the posts on this topic. Several comments (as a longhorn breeder, etc.):</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">1. I strongly recommend using a "Medina Hinge" device to work longhorns. Once horns get 6-9" past their ears, traditional headgates (despite what the mfg's claim) do not work well with them.<br /> 2. If you have longhorns do not de-horn them (as one person indicated on this board)--if you don't want horns, don't buy them.<br /> 3. Yes you need chutes, holding areas, etc. with any cattle to work them and load/unload them properly, without losing your mind.<br /> 4. Yes, you can tie a rope around their horn base to restrain their head in a chute to vaccinate, etc. them.<br /> 5. One board respondent said to avoid longhorns since they are dangerous around children. ANY livestock are dangerous around children! Keep children away from livestock, especially horned ones and you won't have to worry about injuries or deaths. It is OK to say "NO" to a child...won't stunt their growth, make them sterile, or make them psychotic...lol.</li> </ul><p> Off my soapbox now. P.S.: there are mfg's who make special longhorn chutes, squeeze devices, etc. But, make sure they ARE for longhorns, not just wishful thinking from the manufacturer!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 27953"] I just read the posts on this topic. Several comments (as a longhorn breeder, etc.): [list]1. I strongly recommend using a "Medina Hinge" device to work longhorns. Once horns get 6-9" past their ears, traditional headgates (despite what the mfg's claim) do not work well with them. 2. If you have longhorns do not de-horn them (as one person indicated on this board)--if you don't want horns, don't buy them. 3. Yes you need chutes, holding areas, etc. with any cattle to work them and load/unload them properly, without losing your mind. 4. Yes, you can tie a rope around their horn base to restrain their head in a chute to vaccinate, etc. them. 5. One board respondent said to avoid longhorns since they are dangerous around children. ANY livestock are dangerous around children! Keep children away from livestock, especially horned ones and you won't have to worry about injuries or deaths. It is OK to say "NO" to a child...won't stunt their growth, make them sterile, or make them psychotic...lol. [/list] Off my soapbox now. P.S.: there are mfg's who make special longhorn chutes, squeeze devices, etc. But, make sure they ARE for longhorns, not just wishful thinking from the manufacturer! [/QUOTE]
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