# The Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010, Schedule 2: Pigs Procedure Purpose Tattooing Identification Ear tagging Identification Ear notching Identification Micro chipping Identification Vasectomy Controlling reproduction or general animal management Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive into a non-farmed pig Controlling reproduction or general animal management, as part of a conservation programme Embryo and ovum transfer Controlling reproduction or general animal management Tusk trimming Handler safety or herd welfare Docking of farmed pigs kept on agricultural land Handler safety or herd welfare Conditions— 1) The procedure may only be performed— (a) where there is evidence that injuries to the tails of other pigs have occurred and where other measures to improve environmental conditions or management systems have been taken in order to prevent tail-biting; and (b) by the quick and complete severance of the part of the tail to be removed. 2) Where pigs are older than 7 days of age the procedure must be performed under anaesthetic and additional prolonged analgesia and only by a veterinary surgeon. Uniform reduction of the corner teeth of farmed piglets kept on agricultural land aged 7 days or less by grinding or clipping to leave an intact smooth surface Herd welfare Condition— The procedure may only be performed where there is evidence of injuries to sows’ teats or to other pigs’ ears or tails and when other measures have been taken to prevent tail-biting and other vices have been exhausted. Nose ringing General animal management Condition— Nose rings must not be put in animals kept continuously in indoor husbandry systems. Castration Controlling reproduction or general animal management. Conditions— 1) Castration may only be performed by means other than the tearing of tissues. 2) Where pigs are older than 7 days of age the procedure must be performed under anaesthetic and additional prolonged analgesia and only by a veterinary surgeon. --- Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2010/9780111010211/schedule/2 (the official version) Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-prohibited-procedures-on-protected-animals-exemptions-scotland-regulations-2010/schedule-2 Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.