SCHEDULE 1CATTLE
PART IIPart II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
Castration4
When the method used is the application of a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the scrotum, the procedure shall only be carried out on an animal aged not more than 7 days or by any other means before the age of two months.
Embryo collection or transfer by a non-surgical method5
An anaesthetic shall be administered.
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive6
1
The procedure may not be carried out on a farmed animal.
2
The procedure shall only be carried out as part of a conservation breeding programme.
Ovum transplantation, including ovum collection by a non-surgical method7
An anaesthetic shall be administered.
Dehorning8
An anaesthetic shall be administered.
Disbudding9
1
When the method used is chemical cauterisation, the procedure shall only be carried out on an animal aged not more than 7 days.
2
When any other method is used, such as heated iron, an anaesthetic shall be administered.
Removal of supernumerary teats10
1
The procedure shall only be carried out on an animal that is aged not more than 3 months.
2
An anaesthetic shall be administered.