Dehorning or disbudding is the process of
removing or stopping the growth of the horns
of Livestock Cattle, sheep, and goats are often
dehorned for economic and safety
reasons. Horns can pose a risk to humans, to other animals, and to the bearers
of the horns themselves (horns are sometimes caught in fences or prevent
proper feeding). The procedure is most commonly performed early in an animals
life, along with other actions such as docking and castration.
Dehorning is considered by some animal rights activists to be unnecessary
cruelty. Many breeds of cattle and sheep are naturally polled,
and so do not need to be dehorned. Most other livestock species cannot easily
be bred to lack horns naturally