The Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 No. 387

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 7 Deer

Procedure	Purpose
Tattooing	Identification
Ear tagging	Identification
Ear notching	Identification
Micro chipping	Identification
Vasectomy	Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Castration	Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive into a non-farmed deer	Controlling reproduction or general animal management, as part of a conservation programme
Embryo and ovum transfer	Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Removal of antlers	Handler safety or herd welfare