F1Any procedure duly authorised under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

The rendering in emergency of first aid for the purpose of saving life or relieving pain.

The docking of the tail of a dog before its eyes are open.

The amputation of the dew claws of a dog before its eyes are open.

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The castration of a male animal specified in the following table before it has reached the age so specified, that is to say—

The foregoing paragraph shall not apply to the castration of an animal by using a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the scrotum unless the device is applied within the first week of life.

Any minor operation performed by a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner, being an operation which, by reason of its quickness or painlessness, is customarily so performed without the use of an anaesthetic.

Any minor operation, whether performed by a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner or by some other person, being an operation which is not customarily performed only by such a surgeon or practitioner.