1. to remove the horns from (an animal)
Usage: veterinary; agricultural

Examples

• The farmer decided to dehorn the young calves for safety reasons.
• Veterinarians often dehorn cattle to prevent injuries in crowded conditions.
• The rancher will dehorn the bulls before moving them to the main pasture.
• It’s common practice to dehorn dairy cows when they are young.
• The animal welfare guidelines specify humane methods to dehorn livestock.
• Many farmers dehorn their cattle to reduce aggressive behavior.