{"id":180,"date":"2026-07-15T15:21:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T12:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/?post_type=product&p=180"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:47:07","slug":"dehorning-rod-brass","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/?product=dehorning-rod-brass","title":{"rendered":"Dehorning Rod Brass"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brass Dehorning Rod<\/strong> is a durable veterinary instrument used for the disbudding and dehorning of young calves<\/strong>. Its solid brass tip provides reliable heat retention and even heat distribution, allowing effective cauterization of the horn-producing tissue to prevent horn growth.<\/p>\n

Key Features<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Solid brass heating tip for consistent heat transfer.<\/li>\n
  • Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance.<\/li>\n
  • Comfortable, ergonomic handle for easy operation.<\/li>\n
  • Designed for repeated use in veterinary and farm environments.<\/li>\n
  • Suitable for dairy and beef calves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Benefits<\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Effectively destroys horn-producing tissue in young calves.<\/li>\n
    • Helps prevent horn regrowth when used correctly.<\/li>\n
    • Provides uniform heat distribution for efficient disbudding.<\/li>\n
    • Reduces the need for more invasive dehorning procedures later in life.<\/li>\n
    • Reusable and easy to maintain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Common Applications<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • Dairy farms<\/li>\n
      • Beef cattle farms<\/li>\n
      • Veterinary clinics<\/li>\n
      • Livestock breeding operations<\/li>\n
      • Commercial calf-rearing units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Specifications<\/h2>\n
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        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Feature<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Product<\/td>\nBrass Dehorning Rod<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Tip Material<\/td>\nSolid brass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Construction<\/td>\nHeavy-duty metal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Intended Use<\/td>\nCalf disbudding and dehorning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Suitable For<\/td>\nYoung calves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Reusable<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        How to Use<\/h2>\n
          \n
        1. Heat the brass tip to the recommended operating temperature.<\/li>\n
        2. Properly restrain the calf.<\/li>\n
        3. Position the heated tip over the horn bud.<\/li>\n
        4. Apply steady pressure around the horn bud for the time recommended by the equipment manufacturer.<\/li>\n
        5. Repeat the procedure on the opposite horn bud if required.<\/li>\n
        6. Clean the rod after use and allow it to cool before storage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Care & Maintenance<\/h2>\n
            \n
          • Clean the brass tip after each use.<\/li>\n
          • Remove any residue to maintain efficient heat transfer.<\/li>\n
          • Inspect the rod regularly for wear or damage.<\/li>\n
          • Store in a dry, clean location.<\/li>\n
          • Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Safety Information<\/h2>\n
              \n
            • Wear heat-resistant gloves during use.<\/li>\n
            • Avoid contact with the heated tip.<\/li>\n
            • Use appropriate restraint to minimize movement during the procedure.<\/li>\n
            • Follow animal welfare guidelines and veterinary recommendations regarding pain management and suitable calf age for disbudding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Ideal For<\/h2>\n
                \n
              • Dairy farmers<\/li>\n
              • Beef cattle producers<\/li>\n
              • Veterinarians<\/li>\n
              • Livestock technicians<\/li>\n
              • Animal health professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                The Brass Dehorning Rod<\/strong> is a dependable and reusable disbudding tool that delivers consistent heat for effective horn bud removal, helping improve livestock safety, welfare, and herd management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                The Brass Dehorning Rod<\/strong> is a durable veterinary instrument used for the disbudding and dehorning of young calves<\/strong>. Its solid brass tip provides reliable heat retention and even heat distribution, allowing effective cauterization of the horn-producing tissue to prevent horn growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":471,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[18],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-180","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-dehorning-equipment","desktop-align-left","tablet-align-left","mobile-align-left","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=180"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=180"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=180"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greenfarmsupplies.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}