In early America, when wolves and other predators stalked and killed cattle, horns were necessary for the animals' self- preservation. In modern times, however, horns on cattle have no real value either to the animals or to man. Horn wounds are usually serious puncture wounds and most frequently affect the udder. A wound of this nature can ruin a good cow.
Extra teats are of no value, either.
They frequently contribute to an unbalanced udder and may interfere with machine milking. They often leak, are prone to mastitis infections, and, occasionally, abscess. It is very clear that both horns and extra teats must be removed from the calf to improve her appearance, to help prevent injury, and to improve her opportunities for enduring health. The button will feel like a hard lump under the skin of the calf's head and will move with the skin. As the heifer grows older and the horn begins to develop further, a bony anchor bonds the horn to the skull.