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Knife Dehorning
In this dehorning method, a knife is used to cut away skin around and under the horn bud, surgically removing the horn from the base tissue.
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In this dehorning method, a knife is used to cut away skin around and under the horn bud, surgically removing the horn from the base tissue.
Advantages: Effective on very small horns.
Disadvantages: Bloody; painful; poses risk of injury to the animal and handler.
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