PERREFITTE, Switzerland—Switzerland votes this Sunday on an issue of national importance that has divided the Alpine country—whether to subsidize farmers who let their cows’ and goats’ horns grow naturally.
The referendum on preserving the “dignity of livestock” was initiated by farmer Armin Capaul, 66, a self-described rebel. He says that “listening” to his cows inspired his nine-year campaign for cash to fund the extra grazing space horned animals need and which he hopes will reduce dehorning.
