Chae1
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We used paste for a few years but went back to gas burner. It was too unreliable. Cut hair shut calves out etc but still didn't work 100 %
We had one with horns out of 80 last year, get odd one with gas usually so sticking with it for nowWe used paste for a few years but went back to gas burner. It was too unreliable. Cut hair shut calves out etc but still didn't work 100 %
a hell of a lot less stressful on both calf and manWhat a ball ache trying to smear it on after cutting the hair. ..no thanks give me the gas iron
nice one i will give that a try instead of hornexWe use this paste in a syringe now.
http://agriculturalsupply.co/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=348
We used to use hornex but wouldn't buy it now. The consitency is lumpy, it's difficult to apply, it tends to go hard and useless in the tub, it's more expensive and the results weren't as good. That's not to say it doesn't work though. We're now getting 100% results with the exbud paste.
If you follow these 3 steps you wont go far wrong;
1) Use scissors to trim the hair over the bud. Do not use clippers or cut the surrounding hair otherwise the paste will spread and burn the surrounding skin and cause the calf unneccesary itching and irritation.
2) Apply plenty of paste. A good dollop so it covers the entire bud when squashed against it.
3) Wrap 2" gaffa tape around afterwards to hold it in place while it's working (just as important as the paste itself)
i don't know certain members in a small minority might quite like to try it4) don't go for a pee until you have washed your hands!
,What a ball ache trying to smear it on after cutting the hair. ..no thanks give me the gas iron
a hell of a lot less stressful on both calf and man
when he is open or has any yes polled is the way to goSo is buying polled calves from your local friendly dairy farmer
You may need a cheese wire on that before hand!View attachment 119828 What age does it work up to
Bang on. Been using a variety of polled bulls for this years calving. From the last 20 or so cows that have calved , there's only a couple showing buds so far. Brilliant.when he is open or has any yes polled is the way to go
Why?I would ban it
your women got horns down that way thenKnow a few women that could do with some paste like that!! ;-o
some do get hornyyour women got horns down that way then
your women got horns down that way then
not if you use hornex they won'tsome do get horny
Where do you suggest applying it ???not if you use hornex they won't