The Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

Schedule 6E+W

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

9.—(1) The amendments to Schedule 6 (goats: requirements when carrying out certain permitted procedures) are as follows.

(2) After paragraph 1 (castration) insert—

1A.  Embryo collection or transfer by a surgical method

An anaesthetic must be administered..

(3) After paragraph 2 (implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive) insert—

2A.  Laparoscopic insemination

The procedure may only be carried out as part of a breed improvement programme.

An anaesthetic must be administered.

2B.  Ovum transplantation, including ovum collection, by a surgical method

An anaesthetic must be administered..