# The Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007, Schedule 6: GOATS: REQUIREMENTS WHEN CARRYING OUT CERTAIN PERMITTED PROCEDURES


When carried out on a goat, a procedure listed below must be carried out in accordance with the condition or conditions specified for that procedure.
1. Castration
When the method used is the application of a rubber ring or other device to constrict the flow of blood to the scrotum, the procedure may only be carried out on an animal aged not more than 7 days.
When any other method is used, an anaesthetic must be administered where the animal is aged 2 months or over.
2. Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive
The procedure may not be carried out on a farmed animal.
The procedure may only be carried out as part of a conservation breeding programme.
3. Vasectomy
An anaesthetic must be administered.
4. Dehorning
An anaesthetic must be administered.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2007/9780110757797/schedule/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-mutilations-permitted-procedures-england-regulations-2007/schedule-6
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