Take the dehorner to the calves and dehorn at a young age, even before the horn bud erupts through the skin. Less stress and pain on the calf. The tip Instantaneously heats to 1,500 degrees (F) for a fast, clean, cauterized narrow ring down to the skull in 10 seconds. The rechargeable battery packs permit dehorning up to 15 calves on a full single charge.