Using Chem-Cast to Dehorn Baby Calves

Authors

  • W. Mark Hilton DeWitt, IA 52742

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19867625

Keywords:

Chem-Cast, baby calves, dehorn, Brown Swiss calves, herd health program, dehorning paste

Abstract

I began using Chem-Cast (Bio-Ceutic, 88% Lactic Acid USP) to dehorn baby calves about 18 month ago. I began my experiment with a few Brown Swiss calves owned by a client on a monthly dairy herd health program. The owner had used dehorning paste in years previously with only limited success and it was my hope that I could teach him and others how to dehorn with Chem-Cast.

Cover image of the 20th Conference Proceedings: a herd of cattle grazing on a green, grassy knoll. Half the herd are lying down, enjoying the bright afternoon sunshine.

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Published

1986-11-18

Issue

1986

Section

Practice Tips