ArticleOpen veterinary journal2025
Cautery disbudding in calves: A comparative assessment of topical wound treatments.
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Background: Cautery disbudding is routinely performed on dairy calves to prevent horn growth. However, it creates open wounds that require effective management. Topical antibiotic products are commonly used, yet evidence supporting their efficacy is limited. Non-antibiotic alternatives may promote healing, thus supporting antimicrobial stewardship. Aim: To compare wound healing outcomes following cautery disbudding in calves treated with either a non-antibiotic aluminum aerosol bandage, an antibiotic spray, a combination of both, or no topical treatment. Methods: In this randomized multicenter study, 480 calves aged 7-35 days were assigned to one of four treatment groups: (A) antibiotic spray (10% oxytetracycline) plus an aluminum aerosol bandage, (B) antibiotic spray only (10% oxytetracycline), (C) aluminum aerosol bandage only, or (D) no topical treatment. All calves received sedation, local anesthesia, and analgesia. Wound healing was monitored via wound diameters (WDs; mm) and lesion score (LS; scale 0-3) every 7 days from Day 0 (D0) to Day 35 (D35) post-disbudding. Results: FromD0 to D21, group differences in WD and LS were inconsistent and mostly non-significant. However, by D28 to D35, calves in Group C (aluminum aerosol bandage only) showed significantly improved healing. At D35, mean WD (mean ± SD) in Group C was 2.5 ± 3.25 mm versus 4.3 ± 4.27 (Group A, Conclusions: Topical application of an aluminum aerosol bandage significantly reduced wound size and improved lesion scores in calves by D28 and D35 post-disbudding. These results suggest that a non-antibiotic aluminum topical spray offers an effective, welfare-supporting alternative when compared to antibiotic wound treatments.
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