6.—(1) The amendments to Schedule 1 (permitted procedures) are as follows.
(2) In the section on birds for the list under the heading “Identification Procedures” substitute—
“Micro-chipping.
Neck tagging.
Web notching.
Web tagging.
Wing tagging.
Other methods of identification involving a mutilation required by law.”.
(3) In the section on sheep for the list under the heading “Procedures for the Control of Reproduction” substitute—
“Castration.
Embryo collection or transfer by a surgical method.
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive.
Laparoscopic insemination.
Ovum transplantation, including ovum collection, by a surgical method.
Vasectomy.”.
(4) In the section on goats for the list under the heading “Procedures for the Control of Reproduction” substitute—
“Castration.
Embryo collection or transfer by a surgical method.
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive.
Laparoscopic insemination.
Ovum transplantation, including ovum collection, by a surgical method.
Vasectomy.”.