Technique:_x000D_ The horns are destroyed a few days after their birth in order to make the cattle hornless. This must be performed within 10-15 days for the cow's calf and 7-10 days for the buffalo's calf, because the root of the horn is detached from the spinal bone (skull), which can be removed easily, and also to reduce pain and injury._x000D_ Precautions:_x000D_ Previously, in order to dehorn the calves, caustic potash was applied in place of the horns, which helped to destroy the root of the horn. But now this procedure is conducted by means of a special electrical instrument known as an electric dehorner, by means of which a small surgery is conducted. The placenta of the horned roots is numbed by injection so that the cattle are pain-free during surgery. A fairly small quantity of antiseptic cream should be applied to the small wound in the skin that will assist to heal it in a short period of time._x000D_ Source: www.hpagrisnet.gov.in_x000D_ If you find this information useful, click on the yellow thumbs up sign under the photo and also share this with your farmer friends using the options given below.