Dehorning is a practice that is done on dairy farms to prevent injury to the animal itself, other herd mates, as well as the people that work with the animals. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dehorned cattle require less feed trough space, are easier and less dangerous to handle and transport, present a lower risk of interference from dominant animals at feeding time, pose a reduced risk of injury to udders, flanks, and eyes of other cattle, and exhibit fewer aggressive behaviors associated with individual dominance. Removal of larger horns is usually performed during spring and autumn to avoid fly season.
