dehorn

• Verbo que significa quitar los cuernos a un animal, generalmente ganado vacuno o cabras.

A verb meaning to remove the horns from an animal, typically cattle or goats.

1. Prevent horn growthC1formal

   To stop or prevent the growth of horns on an animal, typically through a medical or chemical procedure.

   Descornar (prevenir el crecimiento de cuernos)

   • The farmer dehorned the young calves to prevent injuries.
   • Veterinarians often dehorn cattle for safety reasons.
   • Dehorning is a common practice on many livestock farms.

   Sinónimosdisbudpoll

2. Remove existing hornsC1formal

   To surgically or physically remove the horns from an animal.

   Descornar

   • The rancher dehorned the adult bull to reduce aggression.
   • They dehorned the goats before transporting them.
   • Dehorning is performed under anesthesia to minimize pain.

   Sinónimospoll