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Agriculture · Q139

Animal Husbandry

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 139

Q139

Chemical used for dehorning is

A.
NaCl
B.
Caustic potash
Answer
C.
Oxalic acid
D.
NaSO4

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Chemical used for dehorning is Caustic potash.
Removing horns by disbudding or dehorning is a common management practice to reduce the risk of injury and bruising to other cattle.
Caustic potash or caustic soda is the common chemical used for dehorning. These are available in the form of paste or solution. Clip the hair around the horn buds and surrounding area, and a ring of Vaseline to protect the eyes against chemicals.