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on: Jul 18, 2018

In what species is anesthesia regularly used when performing a castration?

Question 2

Why is pain control important when dehorning a goat?

Sarahjh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Goats, llamas, and horses

Answer to Question 2

Goats are highly susceptible to shock, or total system failure, secondary to pain. The horns on
a goat are well enervated, so surgical removal of the horns is extremely painful.

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