Gentler than ever - the new Hot Air Dehorner AirBuddex

The Hot Air Dehorner AirBuddex is unique on the market. Thanks to the superficial obliteration of the horn cells with hot air, dehorning is unrivalled in its gentleness - for both animal and farmer.

Unlike all other dehorning devices on the market, the AirBuddex™  developed by Kerbl works by emitting hot air. The AirBuddex is simply placed on the animal and the hot air cauterises the horn cells on the surface. The horny cells can then simply be wiped off and the skin barrier remains intact.

The calf's defence reactions during the dehorning process are significantly reduced and the farmer does not have to exert much force. As a result, wound healing problems are much less frequent and the calf can recover quickly. The positive aspects of hot-air dehorning have also been confirmed by Dr Daniel Mehne from the Bavarian Animal Health Service with extensive tests.

The reliable piezo ignition and the heat-up time of just a few seconds make preparation very easy. There is no need for tedious preparation measures and the farmer can devote his full attention to the animal and the administration of painkillers and tranquillisers. The cordless operation and good balance of the AirBuddex™ improve handling. The dehorning process is absolutely gentle and stress-free for both the calf and the farmer.

Conventional dehorners heat the tip, sometimes with a gas cylinder or electric connection. The cautery tip is then pressed into the skin around the horn bud, cutting off the blood supply to the horn bud. What remains is an open circular wound that needs good treatment and a long time to heal. The risk of wound healing disorders and side effects is significantly higher if the device is used incorrectly.

Conversions of hot air blow dryers with burning tips are known in practice. However, these modifications are not permitted for use on animals (high voltage on the animal) and are also more expensive than the AirBuddex™ .

As a manufacturer, we draw on our many years of experience when it comes to materials. The stainless steel design guarantees durability and robustness. The existing gas cartridges from the sister product GasBuddex™ are also used in the AirBuddex™ .