On older goats with larger teats, crushing at the base with a Burdizzo helps. If a duct is visible, it should be cauterized with silver nitrate. If two teats are fused, no attempt should be made to remove one. It is considered unethical to remove a teat that would have interferred with milking from an animal for sale, show or breeding. 9 Castration The best time for castration is about at 2 weeks of age, when the kid is in good flesh and healthy.
Tetanus prophylaxis is advised.
The open technique is best, even for older animals. The scrotum is sanitized and its bottom opened, or better yet the bottom quarter is cut off with blunt, sterilized scissors. This provides for best post-operative drainage. However, good restraint is important. Kids are normally placed on a table or held in a sitting position in the lap of an assistant.