How to remove horns that grow back after dehorning

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I have a Nigerian buck that I just bought I want to remove the rest of him horn buds to be able to show him how can I do that
 

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Some times you can reburn them, but those look a little big for that. I would take him to a vet.
 

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Ok I'll see if I can find a vet do you think it's worth a try or just to find another goat for my son to show
 

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Ok I'll see if I can find a vet do you think it's worth a try or just to find another goat for my son to show

You will run the risk of scurs on just about ANY buck.
Perhaps you should look at polled bucks.

The buck you have now... is he show quality?
If he is and your son is already bonded to the animal why not work with what you have.

Is that hair loss in the pic or are those part of his scurs? It is hard for me to see the pic.
 

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Those parts are scurs can you show polled goats this is our first time trying to show goats he was given to me bc lady is moving I have his papers too
 

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Polled Nigerians can be shown.

You can show a buck that has scurs, you just want them as small as possible.

What type of shows will you be showing under? Is he intact?
Check and see what shows around you that allow intact bucks or wethers to be shown.
 

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He would be for 4h I'll have to ask the leader next time I see her
Does anybody know the rules for 4h goat shows?
 

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He is intact but I'm about to bring him to my vet to get fixed she said it's very easy she just doesn't mess with horns
 
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