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The Barnes Type Dehorners Steel Handle is a veterinary livestock instrument designed for the removal of horns and horn buds in cattle, goats, and other farm animals. The Barnes-style configuration combines a strong cutting mechanism with steel handles to provide the leverage and control required during professional dehorning procedures. Peak Surgicals offers this model in two lengths, 13 inch and 17 inch, allowing the user to select the size that best matches handling preferences and livestock requirements.
This dehorner is intended for use by veterinarians, livestock handlers, farms, ranches, and other professional animal-care settings where manual horn removal forms part of herd management. Its cutting mechanism is designed to surround the base of the horn while the steel handles provide the mechanical leverage needed to operate the instrument.
The Barnes Type Dehorner features a sturdy reinforced construction developed for the forces involved in livestock dehorning. The handle assembly is made from stainless steel and shaped to provide a secure hand position during use. The longer handle configuration provides leverage while allowing the operator to control the position of the cutting end around the horn base.
The Barnes pattern uses opposing cutting sections that are positioned around the horn or horn bud before force is applied through the handles. This mechanical arrangement makes the instrument suitable for manual dehorning work in veterinary and agricultural environments. The steel-handle construction also provides a durable alternative to Barnes-style dehorners supplied with wooden handles.
The Barnes Type Dehorners Steel Handle is available in 13 inch and 17 inch sizes. Both options belong to the same steel-handle product family. The 13 inch version provides a more compact overall length, while the 17 inch version provides a longer handle configuration. The required size should be selected according to the animal, procedure, and operator preference.
Barnes Type Dehorners are used in large-animal and livestock management for removing horns or horn buds. Peak Surgicals identifies cattle, goats, and other farm animals among the intended animal groups for this instrument. Dehorning is generally performed as part of livestock management and should be carried out by trained personnel using appropriate veterinary protocols.
The instrument may be used in veterinary clinics, farms, ranches, and other livestock-care environments. Proper positioning of the cutting mechanism around the horn base is important before force is applied through the handles. The animal, horn size, age, procedure timing, restraint method, and clinical circumstances should be assessed by the veterinary professional responsible for the procedure.
| Product Name | Barnes Type Dehorners Steel Handle |
|---|---|
| SKU | PS-VS-00528 |
| Instrument Type | Barnes Type Dehorner |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Size Option 1 | 13 inch — $66.00 USD |
| Size Option 2 | 17 inch — $66.00 USD |
| Primary Use | Removal of horns and horn buds |
| Animal Applications | Cattle, goats, and other farm animals |
| Professional Settings | Veterinary clinics, farms, ranches, and livestock management |
| Brand | Peak Surgicals |
The dehorner should be cleaned after use and inspected regularly before returning it to service. Particular attention should be given to the cutting sections, handle movement, joint area, and overall structural condition. Residue should be removed promptly so that the instrument can be maintained in a clean condition between procedures.
Inspection should confirm that the cutting mechanism remains intact and that the handles operate normally without visible damage or excessive looseness. Care and processing should follow the veterinary facility's established procedures and any product-specific instructions supplied with the instrument. Do not use unverified sterilization temperatures, times, or cycles in place of approved processing instructions.
The Barnes Type Dehorners Steel Handle is available in 13 inch and 17 inch options. Confirm the required size before ordering so the instrument matches the intended livestock application and operator preference. For additional large-animal instruments, browse the Large Animal Veterinary Instruments collection or the Veterinary Dehorners collection.
It is used for removing horns and horn buds in livestock.
The product is intended for cattle, goats, and other farm animals.
The available sizes are 13 inch and 17 inch.
The handles are made from stainless steel.
The product SKU is PS-VS-00528.
It is used in veterinary clinics, farms, ranches, and professional livestock-management settings.