More than 90 percent remove horns, often by burning and without anesthesia. Jan. 28, 2010 — -- According to figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than nine out of ten dairy farms ...

Producers with horned cattle should develop and implement a dehorning plan that improves efficiency and animal well being, Oklahoma State University experts said. “A successful plan involves the use ...

WE all know the act of dehorning and castrating cattle isn’t pretty, and that’s precisely the reason that Fred Appleton is searching for an alternative. The Alpha cattle producer was last week awarded ...

As horned cattle become less common in the industry, livestock producers need to practice recommended dehorning techniques to ensure their animals’ well-being, said Oklahoma State University experts. ...

Queensland graziers Sam and Sarah Becker have spent a decade painstakingly breeding their idea of perfect beef cattle — but one trait they chase never makes it to the plate. Poll cattle — animals bred ...

A Tauranga man who used no anaesthetic when he cut the horns of three cattle so low that they bled like a “fountain”, has been prosecuted by SPCA. Russell Williams, 59, was convicted and sentenced to ...

Research into the effects of dehorning beef cattle has led to a greater understanding of how to best relieve pain and promote faster healing for all breeds of cattle. Sign up for our newsletter to ...

A West Australian vet says better herd management is needed if pastoralists are to comply with new animal welfare guidelines for dehorning cattle. Loading... Dr Peter Letchford has 20 years of ...

Nicolass Francois Botha and his company SAWA Pty Ltd went on trial in the Perth Magistrates Court charged with multiple counts of being in charge of an animal and causing it unnecessary harm. The ...

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