In cattle, dehorning is often performed using: ((MCAER 2014))

✅Explanation: KOH (potassium hydroxide) sticks are a common method used to dehorn goats, a practice that can prevent injuries and make handling easier.

🔑Key Points:
Dehorning paste typically contains two caustic substances: calcium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide. When applied to the horn bud, the paste causes a chemical burn that destroys horn-producing cells

✏Hot iron:
-This method is commonly used to dehorn older animals (4-5 months old).
-It is quick and bloodless.