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.
DATA SHEET
Heat-up time 5-30secs
Weight, ready for use 787g
Length 312mm
Diameter 70mm
Flame tube, length 70mm
Flame tube, diameter 22mm
Gas Butane
Cartridge content 110ml, 59g
Price for device £200
Price per cartridge £6.50
Manufacturer information: price exclude VAT.
