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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Dehorning, Dehorning When should this be done? Performed at 2 months of age, Mechanically, using tools such as Gigli wire, Dehorning Why is this done? Benefits, Mechanically, using tools such as Barnes dehorner *, Dehorning How is this done? Mechanically, using tools, Benefits with respect to safety safer and easier for farmers and other personnel to handle, Benefits economically faster weight gain, Mechanically, using tools such as Keystone/Guillotine dehorner *, Dehorning Can also be done Cosmetic Dehorning *, Benefits in terms of structure Less space needed for housing, transport and feed, Dehorning Where on the farm? Where on the calf's head? Done on the farm: The horn and horn producing tissue is cut out after attaching to the skull