Cattle no longer need horns for protection — they are a hindrance to management and there is a safety issue. There is also a welfare concern, and the removal of horns may soon become a vet-only operation.
With the availability of naturally polled sires as good as any in the breed, it is difficult to see the justification for breeding horned cattle, only to remove those horns at the earliest opportunity.
Bulls certified pure polled to guarantee 100% polled calves from all horned cows of any breed.
Eliminates risk of injury to handlers and other animals from horns.
No need for painful dehorning procedures.
Simpler handling, housing, and transport of stock.
Reduced veterinary costs and less stress-related production loss.
