Oleg Elkov/Getty Images HORN TROUBLE: Beef producers that do not dehorn young calves may see lower prices at the sale barn or feedyard. Horns left intact can create bruising of other calves in the farmyard. Some states severely dock prices paid for horned cattle. Keeping horns on cattle shows up in bruising and reduced prices at feedyards. Jason Morris | Mar 16, 2021 Dehorned calves affect not only the quality of the end product, but also the value of feeder cattle. While it may seem to be an easy part of the management process, dehorning calves is often overlooked. Implementation of education related to added value has been positively received as current trends are dictating more cattle are coming to market without horns.