The Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (revoked)

Regulations 2 and 3

SCHEDULE 7 S Deer

Procedure	Purpose	Condition
[F1 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	Controlling reproduction or general animal management	May only be performed– (a) on non-farmed deer; and (b) as part of a conservation programme.
Embryo and ovum transfer	Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Antler removal	Handler safety or herd welfare	May only be performed where– (a) the deer is a farmed deer; and (b) the velvet is frayed and the greater part of it shed.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 7 substituted (10.2.2009) by The Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/47), regs. 1, 2(9)