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O/T Steer Horns

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Tedd

06-15-2005 11:08:55




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A year and a half ago with the helpful advice of this board I cut the horns off of one of my steers. It was a little messy but we got through it (the steer did to). At that time I vowed to be more responsible and take care of the horns early. I have two calfs and the one feels as though he is starting to get horns. I have a horn burner, but have never used one. Could someone give me advice on using it.
Thank you in advance.

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steve CT

06-15-2005 17:09:43




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 Re: O/T Steer Horns in reply to Tedd, 06-15-2005 11:08:55  
there is a paste that works well too
check the feed/supply store



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ChasK

06-15-2005 13:05:58




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 Re: O/T Steer Horns in reply to Tedd, 06-15-2005 11:08:55  
Well, for starters it would depend on what brand/style of dehorner you have. I've used a handheld electric with exceptional success. I've found it best to burn them when the horn is between 1/4" and 1/2" raised. Center the burner on the horn and hold tight for 15-20 seconds. Now this time all depends on your burner, how hot it is, how many you've already done. What you want to see after you take it off is a nice copper colored ring around the base of the horn. And yes, if it's not copper colored, do it again for a bit longer. Unless it's black. Black = Too well done!!

Just send me an email if you have more questions. I'm out of the industry now, but used to do 20-30 calves a month that way.

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Tim...Ok..

06-15-2005 12:22:11




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 Re: O/T Steer Horns in reply to Tedd, 06-15-2005 11:08:55  
We always use the spoons on the little ones,or use the wire on the bigger ones..followed by a shot of the purple stuff ..

Tim



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Andy Martin

06-15-2005 12:15:09




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 Re: O/T Steer Horns in reply to Tedd, 06-15-2005 11:08:55  
Easy solution is to get a polled bull.



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Russell, mn

06-15-2005 12:48:06




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 Re: O/T Steer Horns in reply to Andy Martin, 06-15-2005 12:15:09  
I use a green band that I use on young bulls. Put the band on when horn is 1 1/2 long and roll all the way to skull. Falls right off after a week or two. No bleeding, very humane, try it. Russ



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