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Dairy goats - disbudding, castration, identification and euthanasia

Learn how to manage painful but essential procedures for dairy goats including disbudding, castration, ear tagging, and humane euthanasia. Includes up-to-date animal welfare guidance.

Dairy Goats

Disbudding - make it humane

Disbudding calves and goat kids is a common but painful procedure. Learn when and how to do it humanely, what methods are banned or discouraged in NZ, and why proper pain relief is essential.

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