Dehorning. 



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The following table shows the age and breed of the calf and the 

 chemicals used on each horn: 



The caustic potash applied to the horns of calf No. 1 was in the form 

 of a paste and a liberal amount was applied to each horn. Only calves 

 Nos. 1 and 3 suffered from the application; these apparently suffered 

 considerable pain soon after the application and this pain continued 

 until the second day; after that time all calves appeared bright, active 

 and without pain. 



November 12th a careful examination of all the horns was made and 

 the following conditions were noted: 



Calf No. 1. — Right horn, growth apparently destroyed. 



Left horn, " <c . a 



Calf No. 2. — Right horn, not affected. 



Left horn, growth apparently destroyed. 

 Calf No. 3. — Right horn, not affected. 



Left horn, " " 

 Calf No. 4. — Right horn, not affected. 



Left horn, " " 

 Calf No. 5. — Right horn, not affected. 



Left horn, " " 



