Definition

The process of removing undeveloped horns from young animals or cutting back excess buds from plants to promote better growth.

Example

Disbudding is often performed on young goats to prevent the growth of horns.

Conversation

I heard you did some disbudding on your goats recently.

Yeah, it was a bit tricky, but I think it was worth it.

Did it help them grow better without the horns?

Definitely! They seem much healthier and more comfortable now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disbudding → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "budding" (from the root "bud", meaning to produce or develop). The word describes the act of removing or separating buds from a plant to control growth or promote flowering.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning to separate or remove, and 'budding' referring to the development of new growth. This helps you remember that disbudding means to remove or separate the buds from a plant.

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