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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Lab 3-dehorning, TECHNIQUE Re-position the hair over the paste and horn bud - i.e., cover the horn bud., DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Gigli-wire, DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Chemical Dehorning, DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Hot Iron Dehorner, DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Dehorning spoon/tube, DEHORNING (cattle) Methods Include Keystone, DEHORNING (cattle) Advantages -reduce the risk of injury and bruising to herd mates -prevent financial losses from trimming damaged carcasses caused by horned feedlot cattle during transport to slaughter -require less space at the feed bunk and in transit -decrease risk of injury to farm workers, horses and dogs -decrease risk of death, illness and setback by dehorning young calves versus older calves -gain a price advantage by offering hornless cattle at auction -produce docile cattle that are easier to handle -decrease aggressiveness at the feed bunk -enhance on-farm safety for animals, producers and employees -facilitate easier use of handling facilities, DISADVANTAGES Requires pain control, ADVANTAGES use in any season