Calf Disbudding
Horned cattle are a major management problem on farm, causing significant risks for both handlers and other stock. Removing horn buds when cattle are young has benefits for both humans and cattle.
NSAIDs help prevent pain associated with disbudding (administer to calves prior to disbudding procedure).
Refer to a succinct summary of research findings Technical Bulletin N6 Pain Relief in Calves here
Contact AgriHealth or your vet for further advice.
Check out the Vet Newsletter Articles for the benefits of pain relief while disbudding calves here
Refer to Technical Bulletin N2.1 - Calf Disbudding Protocols here
Calf Disbudding
Horned cattle are a major management problem on farm, causing significant risks for both handlers and other stock. Removing horn buds when cattle are young has benefits for both humans and cattle.
NSAIDs help prevent pain associated with disbudding (administer to calves prior to disbudding procedure).
Refer to a succinct summary of research findings Technical Bulletin N6 Pain Relief in Calves here
Contact AgriHealth or your vet for further advice.
Check out the Vet Newsletter Articles for the benefits of pain relief while disbudding calves here
Refer to Technical Bulletin N2.1 - Calf Disbudding Protocols here
