Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 1N.I.CATTLE
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to cattle
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(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.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Procedures for the control of reproductionN.I.
2.—(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.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Other management proceduresN.I.
3.—(1) Dehorning;
(2) Disbudding;
(3) Nose ringing;
(4) Removal of supernumerary teats.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 1 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
CastrationN.I.
4. 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.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 1 para. 4 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Embryo collection or transfer by a non-surgical methodN.I.
5. An anaesthetic shall be administered.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 1 para. 5 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptiveN.I.
6.—(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.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 1 para. 6 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Ovum transplantation, including ovum collection by a non-surgical methodN.I.
7. An anaesthetic shall be administered.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 1 para. 7 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
DehorningN.I.
8. An anaesthetic shall be administered.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 1 para. 8 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
DisbuddingN.I.
9.—(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.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 1 para. 9 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Removal of supernumerary teatsN.I.
10.—(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.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 1 para. 10 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 2N.I.PIGS
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to pigs
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(1) Ear tagging;
(2) Microchipping;
(3) Tattooing;
(4) Other methods of identification involving a prohibited procedure required by law and not restricted to being undertaken by a veterinary surgeon.
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 2 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Procedures for the control of reproductionN.I.
2.—(1) Artificial insemination;
(2) Castration;
(3) Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive.
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 2 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Other management proceduresN.I.
3.—(1) Nose ringing;
(2) Tail docking;
(3) Tooth reduction;
(4) Tusk trimming.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 2 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
CastrationN.I.
4. Castration of pigs aged not more than 7 days by a method not involving the tearing of tissues.
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 2 para. 4 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptiveN.I.
5.—(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.
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 2 para. 5 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Nose ringingN.I.
6. The procedure shall only be carried out on an animal that is not kept continuously in an indoor husbandry system.
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 2 para. 6 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Tail dockingN.I.
7.—(1) The procedure shall only be carried out where measures to improve environmental conditions or management systems have first been taken to prevent tail-biting, but there is still evidence to show that injury to pigs’ tails by biting has occurred.
(2) Tail docking of pigs aged not more than 7 days may be carried out without an anaesthetic as long as there is quick and complete severance of the part of the tail to be removed.
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 2 para. 7 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Tooth reductionN.I.
8.—(1) The procedure shall only be carried out where measures to improve environmental conditions or management systems have first been taken to prevent tail-biting and other vices, but there is still evidence to show that injury to sows’ teats or to other pigs’ ears or tails by biting has occurred.
(2) The procedure shall only be carried out on an animal that is aged not more than 7 days.
(3) The procedure shall consist only of the uniform reduction of the corner teeth by—
(i)grinding; or
(ii)clipping,
so as to leave an intact smooth surface.
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 2 para. 8 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Tusk trimmingN.I.
9.—(1) The procedure shall only be carried out where there is evidence to show that it is necessary to prevent injury to other animals or for safety reasons.
(2) An anaesthetic shall be administered.
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 2 para. 9 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 3N.I.SHEEP
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to sheep
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(1) Ear notching;
(2) Ear tagging;
(3) Microchipping;
(4) Tattooing;
(5) Other methods of identification involving a prohibited procedure required by law and not restricted to being undertaken by a veterinary surgeon.
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 3 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Procedures for the control of reproductionN.I.
2.—(1) Artificial insemination;
(2) Castration;
(3) Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive;
(4) Implantation of a subcutaneous hormone.
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 3 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Other management proceduresN.I.
3.—(1) Disbudding;
(2) Tail docking.
Commencement Information
I22Sch. 3 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
CastrationN.I.
4.—(1) 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.
(2) When any other method is used it shall only be used up to the age of 3 months.
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 3 para. 4 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptiveN.I.
5.—(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.
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 3 para. 5 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Implantation of a subcutaneous hormoneN.I.
6. This would apply to subcutaneous hormone (or other pharmaceutical product) for modulating seasonal reproductive activity in adult females.
Commencement Information
I25Sch. 3 para. 6 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Tail dockingN.I.
7.—(1) In all cases, enough of the tail shall be retained to cover the vulva of a female animal or the anus of a male animal.
(2) When the method used is the application of a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the tail, the procedure shall only be carried out on an animal aged not more than 7 days, or by any other means such as a hot docking iron, before the age of three months.
Commencement Information
I26Sch. 3 para. 7 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 4N.I.GOATS
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to goats
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(1) Ear notching;
(2) Ear tagging;
(3) Microchipping;
(4) Tattooing;
(5) Other methods of identification involving a prohibited procedure required by law and not restricted to being undertaken by a veterinary surgeon.
Commencement Information
I27Sch. 4 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Procedures for the control of reproductionN.I.
2.—(1) Castration;
(2) Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive.
Commencement Information
I28Sch. 4 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Other management proceduresN.I.
3.—(1) Disbudding.
Commencement Information
I29Sch. 4 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
CastrationN.I.
4. 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.
Commencement Information
I30Sch. 4 para. 4 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptiveN.I.
5.—(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.
Commencement Information
I31Sch. 4 para. 5 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 5N.I.HORSES
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to horses
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(1) Freeze branding;
(2) Tattooing;
(3) Other methods of identification involving a prohibited procedure required by law and not restricted to being undertaken by a veterinary surgeon.
Commencement Information
I32Sch. 5 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Procedures for the control of reproductionN.I.
2.—(1) Artificial insemination;
(2) Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive.
Commencement Information
I33Sch. 5 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
3. There are no associated requirements.N.I.
Commencement Information
I34Sch. 5 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 6N.I.DEER
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to deer
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(1) Ear notching;
(2) Ear tagging;
(3) Microchipping;
(4) Tattooing;
(5) Other methods of identification involving a prohibited procedure required by law and not restricted to being undertaken by a veterinary surgeon.
Commencement Information
I35Sch. 6 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Procedures for the control of reproductionN.I.
2. Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive.
Commencement Information
I36Sch. 6 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptiveN.I.
3.—(1) The procedure may not be carried out on farmed deer.
(2) The procedure shall only be carried out as part of a conservation breeding programme.
Commencement Information
I37Sch. 6 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 7N.I.BIRDS
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to birds
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(1) Microchipping;
(2) Neck tagging;
(3) Web notching;
(4) Web tagging;
(5) Wing tagging;
(6) Other methods of identification involving a prohibited procedure required by law and not restricted to being undertaken by a veterinary surgeon.
Commencement Information
I38Sch. 7 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Procedures for the control of reproductionN.I.
2.—(1) Castration;
(2) Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive.
Commencement Information
I39Sch. 7 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Other management proceduresN.I.
3.—(1) Beak trimming of poultry;
(2) Desnooding;
(3) De-toeing of domestic fowl and turkeys;
(4) Dubbing;
(5) Removal of the dependent portion of its wattles;
(6) Wing pinioning for non farmed poultry.
Commencement Information
I40Sch. 7 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
4.—(1) With the exception of beak trimming (where paragraph 11 applies), no procedure listed in Part I of this Schedule may be performed on—N.I.
(a)conventionally reared meat chickens; or
(b)a laying hen or a chick that is intended to become a laying hen which is kept on an establishment with 350 or more such birds.
Commencement Information
I41Sch. 7 para. 4 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Neck taggingN.I.
5. The procedure shall only be carried out on farmed ducks and only where performed within 36 hours of hatching for the purposes of a breed improvement programme.
Commencement Information
I42Sch. 7 para. 5 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Web notchingN.I.
6. The procedure shall only be carried out on farmed ducks and only where performed within 36 hours of hatching for the purposes of a breed improvement programme.
Commencement Information
I43Sch. 7 para. 6 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Web taggingN.I.
7.—(1) The procedure shall only be carried out on farmed birds for the purposes of breed improvement programmes or testing for the presence of disease.
(2) The procedure shall only be carried out on birds other than farmed birds for conservation purposes (including education and captive breeding programmes) or for research.
Commencement Information
I44Sch. 7 para. 7 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Wing taggingN.I.
8.—(1) The procedure shall only be carried out on farmed birds for the purposes of breed improvement programmes or testing for the presence of disease.
(2) The procedure shall only be carried out on birds other than farmed birds for conservation purposes (including education and captive breeding programmes) or for research.
Commencement Information
I45Sch. 7 para. 8 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
CastrationN.I.
9.—(1) The procedure may not be carried out on farmed birds.
(2) The procedure shall only be carried out as part of a conservation breeding programme.
(3) An anaesthetic shall be administered.
(4) The procedure must not involve surgery.
Commencement Information
I46Sch. 7 para. 9 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptiveN.I.
10.—(1) The procedure may not be carried out on farmed birds.
(2) The procedure shall only be carried out as part of a conservation breeding programme.
Commencement Information
I47Sch. 7 para. 10 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Beak trimming of poultryN.I.
11.—(1) For all poultry the beak trimming procedure shall be performed using a suitable instrument.
(2) For all poultry any subsequent haemorrhage from the beak shall be arrested by cauterisation.
(3) For all poultry the procedure shall be performed on—
(a)both the lower and upper beaks, with not more than one third of each removed; or
(b)the upper beak only, with not more than one third removed.
(4) For laying hens and chicks that are intended to become laying hens, which are kept on establishments with 350 or more such birds, beak trimming—
(a)shall only be performed in order to prevent feather pecking or cannibalism;
(b)shall only be carried out using infra-red technology;
(c)shall not be performed on birds which are aged 10 days or over; and
(d)shall be carried out by a person who has been provided with suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training so that they are qualified to perform the procedure.
(5) Sub-paragraphs (4)(b) and (c) do not apply where the procedure is carried out in an emergency in order to control an outbreak of feather pecking or cannibalism.
(6) For conventionally reared meat chickens the procedure—
(a)shall only be performed in order to prevent feather pecking and cannibalism;
(b)shall not be performed on birds which are aged 10 days or over;
(c)shall be carried out by a person who has been provided with suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training so that they are qualified to perform the procedure; and
(d)shall only be carried out following a consultation and on the advice of a veterinarian.
(7) In this part “infra-red procedure” means an automated procedure involving exposure of the tip of the beak of a chick to a focused high intensity infra-red beam designed to cause a limited area of tissue damage and subsequent loss of the beak tip.
Commencement Information
I48Sch. 7 para. 11 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
DesnoodingN.I.
12.—(1) Where the turkey is aged not more than 21 days, the procedure may be carried out either by manual pinching-out or with a suitable instrument.
(2) The procedure may not be carried out on a bird that is aged 21 days or over.
Commencement Information
I49Sch. 7 para. 12 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
De-toeing of domestic fowl and turkeysN.I.
13. The procedure may not be carried out on a bird that is aged 72 hours or over.
Commencement Information
I50Sch. 7 para. 13 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
DubbingN.I.
14.—(1) Dubbing shall be performed using a suitable instrument.
(2) The procedure may not be carried out on a bird that is aged 72 hours or over.
Commencement Information
I51Sch. 7 para. 14 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Removal of the dependent portion of its wattlesN.I.
15.—(1) The removal of the dependent portion of its wattles shall be performed using a suitable instrument.
(2) The procedure may not be carried out on a bird that is aged 72 hours or over.
Commencement Information
I52Sch. 7 para. 15 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Wing pinioningN.I.
16.—(1) The procedure may not be carried out on farmed birds.
(2) An anaesthetic shall be administered where the bird is aged 10 days or over.
Commencement Information
I53Sch. 7 para. 16 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 8N.I.CATS AND DOGS
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to cats and dogs
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(1) Insertion of subcutaneous tracking devices;
(2) Microchipping;
(3) Tattooing;
(4) Other methods of identification involving a prohibited procedure required by law and not restricted to being undertaken by a veterinary surgeon.
Commencement Information
I54Sch. 8 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Procedures for the control of reproductionN.I.
2. Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive.
Commencement Information
I55Sch. 8 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Other management proceduresN.I.
3. Removal of the dew claws of dogs.
Commencement Information
I56Sch. 8 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
Removal of the dew claws of dogsN.I.
4. The procedure shall only be carried out before the pups eyes are open.
Commencement Information
I57Sch. 8 para. 4 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 9N.I.FISH
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to fish
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(1) Chemical branding;
(2) Freeze branding;
(3) Pit tagging;
(4) Microchipping;
(5) Removal or perforation of parts of fishes’ fins, adipose fins or fin rays;
(6) Externally attached tagging.
Commencement Information
I58Sch. 9 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Other management proceduresN.I.
2. Removal of fish scales.
Commencement Information
I59Sch. 9 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
Removal of fish scalesN.I.
3. The procedure shall only be carried out for the purposes of age determination.
Commencement Information
I60Sch. 9 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 10N.I.REPTILES
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to reptiles
Identification proceduresN.I.
1. Microchipping.
Commencement Information
I61Sch. 10 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Procedures for the control of reproductionN.I.
2. Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive.
Commencement Information
I62Sch. 10 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
3. There are no associated requirements.N.I.
Commencement Information
I63Sch. 10 para. 3 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
Regulations 2 and 3(a)
SCHEDULE 11N.I.ANY OTHER KIND OF ANIMAL
PART IN.I.Part I of this Schedule specifies permitted procedures which may be performed by a lay person in relation to any other kind of animal
Identification proceduresN.I.
1.—(1) Microchipping;
(2) Tattooing.
Commencement Information
I64Sch. 11 para. 1 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1
PART IIN.I.Part II specifies any additional conditions for a procedure
2. There are no associated requirements.N.I.
Commencement Information
I65Sch. 11 para. 2 in operation at 2.4.2012, see reg. 1