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Regulation 3 Exceptions to the prohibition on mutilations

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Section 5(1) and (2) of the Act does not apply to a procedure listed in Schedule 1, providing it is carried out—

(a)

in accordance with any relevant requirement in Schedules 2 to 9;

(b)

in such a way as to minimise the pain and suffering it causes to the animal;

(c)

in hygienic conditions; and

(d)

in accordance with good practice.