I really want to get a hot iron for after.
I remember the last ones I had the vet do for me couple years ago. Seemed to not bleed near as much.
This bull calfs horn base was very large. Could not get as close to the head as I'd a liked. It'll still be better tho. Especially come this fall when I sell him!!
He was also VERY well endowed. Had to borrow my buddies BIG bander. Should've taken a pic or two of that.
I really like the Moore Maker cutters. Had this calf been done when he should've been done, his head would have looked much nicer.
I'll get a few pics later when the calves ain't all red. This one and the one behind him are gonna make good de-horned steers. Fly tags in both ears too. Fly season is started here.
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Ideally it's best to do over the fall/winter when flies are not a problem.thanks for posting...i have never dehorned cattle but have 2 cows/fine producing cows, 5 year old cows, that need it...they are decently tame...any recomendiations on tools i need..have a head gate and know it will be fun/not....thanks for any info....wish i could spell..i used to could
Pictures? I wouldn't do a full dehorn on mature cows.thanks for posting...i have never dehorned cattle but have 2 cows/fine producing cows, 5 year old cows, that need it...they are decently tame...any recomendiations on tools i need..have a head gate and know it will be fun/not....thanks for any info....wish i could spell..i used to could
cant get video to play..but looks like what i would like to know about dehorning...thanks
That just picture of putting a square cut rubber band on the horn base. I've never done it, but I've heard people have some kind of success with it.cant get video to play..but looks like what i would like to know about dehorning...thanks
You are right, only a screen shot of a video showing the tool in use.That just picture of putting a square cut rubber band on the horn base. I've never done it, but I've heard people have some kind of success with it.
Takes a while for the horn to fall off. But it's supposed to work as long as the band stay put...
@gcreekrch how long did it take for them to disappear?
@Brute 23 if ya tip em at a downward angle they look even "kooler"
Who makes the square shouldered bands? Dont think i ever seen any. For years i bought bargains because they had horns and dehorned them. I have gotten weaker and it wears me out to use the wire to saw them off.Used some square shouldered band this spring to dehorn several mature cows and a few yearlings. Won't be going back to cutting the big ones.
That's why I suggested a reciprocating saw. I used to use saw wire but it's a workout. Sawzall is pretty quick.Who makes the square shouldered bands? Dont think i ever seen any. For years i bought bargains because they had horns and dehorned them. I have gotten weaker and it wears me out to use the wire to saw them off.
Those look like some serious bands.Just called XL Bander Kenny. Way easier on shoulders than OB wire.View attachment 44993View attachment 44994