I have the same problem with a myotonic buck. I just found out today that you can use an elastrator (used for banding male goat testicles, to cut off the blood supply so they shrivel up and fall off) and put these plastic bands on the horns (or scurs in your case) and they will fall off in time, with minimal mess and less pain than a surgery to remove the horns. I just ordered an elastrator and the bands today from Hoegger Goat Supply. I figure I'll need it for castration eventually anyway. I found a website that give some information about the process. http://www.arizonapygmygoats.com/dehorningoldergoats.htm

Good luck!
Kevin

I believe the horn can continue growing into the skull if not removed. I thought scurs could be clipped like a hoof. I have found scurs growing on our young buck, though I don't know yet if they will curl around. We are newbies with goats.

I have the vet do it. It's messy looking, they cut off the horn, cauterize it with a hot iron, and the goat goes home. The last go-round one took a long time to heal over, but usually it's not that bad. Cattle are way worse, and if you get them while really small it's the best. I can't get the elastrator bands to stay on long enough to actually take off the horn. Have a meat animal vet do this, not a pet vet. The will be a huge difference in the cost!
Kevin, that website looks like a good one, I may try this with one that looks like hers are growing back.

Thanks for the help! I think I will give the vet a try as the scurs are so severely curled I don't think I will be able to get elastrator bands on easily. I would be very interested to hear how they work out for you, Kevin, in case this situation comes up again.
Margie

Ok I'm setting myself up on this one, but you can use a tool... I forget the name (bevel??) it has a rotating hard, rock type surface that sands down the scurs. Alot of goat owners use it almost yearly with scurs. Remember the scurs are only a problem if sticking into the skin. Sometimes they fall off naturally too. Sorta like a kids tooth.

So whats the update at the vet? Lisa