When does a bull break its horns?

Answer 1

Many bulls don't have horns because a) they were born without them, or b) they were dehorned when they were very young. But nevertheless, a bull can break his horns if he gets caught in a bale feeder or a tree branch and fights hard to get out of it. It's rare though for a bull (or cow) to break its horns because if the tough and thick layer of keratin horns are made of.

You may also think that a bull has "broke" his horn when in fact he never broke it at all. Rather he would've got them tipped (tips removed with a saw or something similar) to prevent him from goring other cattle, horses or humans that need to handle him.

Answer 2

Many bulls are born without horns and never get horns in their entire lives. This condition is natural and much safer than bulls born with horns. Bulls that are naturally hornless are called polled bulls. Breeds include Angus, Red Poll and Polled Hereford.

Those bulls that are born with horns such as with Holstein, Texas Longhorn and Dexter breeds, often have horn buds starting anywhere from a few days after birth to two to three months post-partum. Still others don't have horn growth until they are 6 months old.

Answer 3

A lot of bulls will never get their horns, because they have been born to be hornless. Not all bulls have horns.