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Disbudding and Dehorning refers to the removal of the "horn buds" on a young goat, or, the removal of grown or growing horns on an older goat. The practice of either disbudding or dehorning is a subject of controversy amongst many people simply because some people prefer to leave the goat in its natural state while others have found that leaving the horns on a goat can cause certain problems. In either case, it should be understood that the removal of the buds or horns is a serious matter that requires experience to perform. The horns on a goat act as a "cooling mechanism" that connect to the sinus cavities at the head. I will attempt to detail the pros and cons of disbudding and dehorning as well provide articles to the methods used for the actual process. If you are new to goats or are contemplating getting goats, I would suggest that you consider the subject of horns very carefully before making your decision on getting horned goats or polled (hornless) goats.

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