Dehorning calves is one of those jobs that very few farmers enjoy doing. However, until genetically hornless animals are the norm, it is a chore that still needs to be carried out. So, which tool is best? Corded, battery or
gas? When Kerbl introduced the butanefuelled GasBuddex dehorner back in 2011 our German colleagues were enthusiastic about it.
Up until then, practical dehorners that were not mains-powered were rare. The handheld device impressed users with its short heatup time of 30 seconds as well as temperatures of 550-650°C, which are advantageous for conventional dehorning. Experienced users only need seconds to treat each horn to get the job done quickly and effectively
