84/42

A horn trainer, used to control or train the horns of cattle so that they grew evenly in a certain direction.
This is a horn trainer, used to control or train the horns of cattle so that they grew evenly in a certain direction. The rings at each end of the bar would be put over each horn, and the tension of the trainer could then be adjusted by the central screw.

1 horn-trainer: metal; rusty condition

used to control or train horns of cattle so that they grew evenly in a certain direction, MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name // Horn-trainer [for cattle] // Accession number // 84/42 // Classification // LIVESTOCK Cattle // Negative number // 60/14628 // ... // Description // This horn trainer consists of a metal bar into which screws a threaded bolt to enable the trainer to be adjusted. There is a ring at each end of the bar + pin which would be put over the horns. Tension could then be adjusted by means of the screw. // Dimensions // Length: 45.0 cm // Associated information // Used to control or train the horns of cattle so that they grew evenly in a certain direction.'