# The Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010, Schedule 1: Bovine animals


Procedure
Purpose
Freeze branding
Identification
Tattooing
Identification
Ear tagging
Identification
Micro chipping
Identification
Vasectomy
Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Castration
Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive into a non-farmed bovine
Controlling reproduction or general animal management, as part of a conservation programme
Embryo and ovum transfer
Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Nose ringing
Handler safety or herd welfare
Dehorning
Handler safety or herd welfare
Disbudding
Handler safety or herd welfare
Supernumerary teat removal
Animal health

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2010/9780111010211/schedule/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-prohibited-procedures-on-protected-animals-exemptions-scotland-regulations-2010/schedule-1
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