Electric Dehorner Temperature and Time
Application temperature and time of electric dehorner to destroy horn cells should be:
- 600°F / 10 sec
- 1000°F / 10 sec — Correct Answer
- 1000°C / 10 sec
- 1000°F / 10 min
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1000°F / 10 sec
The electric dehorner should be applied at 1000°F (Fahrenheit) for 10 seconds to effectively destroy the horn-producing cells.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 600°F / 10 sec: Temperature too low to effectively destroy horn cells.
- 1000°C / 10 sec: Unit is wrong — it should be Fahrenheit (°F), not Celsius (°C). 1000°C would be extremely excessive.
- 1000°F / 10 min: Duration too long — 10 seconds is sufficient; 10 minutes would cause severe tissue damage beyond the horn area.
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