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Polled

Last Updated: May 10, 2012

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Polled- Naturally or genetically hornless.

The reasons for polling:

  • Horns pose physical damage to humans and other animals
  • Horns may interfere with equipment while cattle are being worked creating a problem for both the producer and the animal

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