SCHEDULE 1CATTLE

PART IPart I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to cattle

Identification procedures1

1

Ear notching;

2

Ear tagging;

3

Freeze branding;

4

Microchipping;

5

Tattooing;

6

Other methods of identification involving a prohibited procedure required by law and not restricted to being undertaken by a veterinary surgeon.

Procedures for the control of reproduction2

1

Artificial insemination;

2

Castration;

3

Embryo collection or transfer by a non-surgical method;

4

Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive;

5

Ovum transplantation, including ovum collection by a non-surgical method.

Other management procedures3

1

Dehorning;

2

Disbudding;

3

Nose ringing;

4

Removal of supernumerary teats.