Calf Care: Dehorning, Haircut and Vaccination!

Dehorning calves is a common farm safety practice on dairy farms. Both make and female dairy cattle grow horns that can be obtrusive and dangerous, not just for the people working with the animals, but for the animals as well. I mean, imagine being a cow, sniffing something weird and trying to get your nose and head in for a closer sniff when suddenly your head is stuck! You’ll probably freak out, start thrashing, break some gates and maybe even yourself or a nearby friend. I think we will just