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Dehorning or disbudding cattle and goats: the younger, the better

Mar 13, 2025
Mar 13, 2025

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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Dehorning cattle and goats is common practice among the breeds that are still horned. Producers choose to dehorn their cattle to reduce the risk of injury in small yards and feedlots, reduce handling risks, allow for passage through chute systems, and for the show industry.

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.

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