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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Lab 3-dehorning revised, DISADVANTAGES requires expertise, DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Chemical Dehorning, DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Keystone, DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Gigli-wire, DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Barnes-type Dehorner, ADVANTAGES Can be used in older cattle with large horns., ADVANTAGES fast - takes a few seconds to perform, ADVANTAGES useful for young calves, TECHNIQUE 6.Control bleeding by pulling the artery with forceps or using a hot iron to cauterize the artery, DISADVANTAGES poses risk of injury to the animal and handler., DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Dehorning spoon/tube, TECHNIQUE 4.Quickly close handles to clip off horns, ADVANTAGES use in any season, DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Hot Iron Dehorner, DISADVANTAGES Requires expertise, DISADVANTAGES Requires pain control, TECHNIQUE 6.Apply an antiseptic to the wound. Some bleeding may occur., TECHNIQUE 5.Re-position the hair over the paste and horn bud - i.e., cover the horn bud., 6.Control bleeding by pulling the artery with forceps or using a hot iron to cauterize the artery 7.Clean and disinfect the jaws of the gouger between calves., DEHORNING (cattle) Advantages -reduce the risk of injury and bruising to herd mates -prevent financial losses from trimming damaged carcasses caused by horned feedlot cattle during transport to slaughter -require less space at the feed bunk and in transit -decrease risk of injury to farm workers, horses and dogs -decrease risk of death, illness and setback by dehorning young calves versus older calves -gain a price advantage by offering hornless cattle at auction -produce docile cattle that are easier to handle -decrease aggressiveness at the feed bunk -enhance on-farm safety for animals, producers and employees -facilitate easier use of handling facilities