# The Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010, Schedule 4: Sheep


Procedure
Purpose
Tattooing
Identification
Ear tagging
Identification
Ear notching
Identification
Micro chipping
Identification
Vasectomy
Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Castration
Condition—
Surgical castration may only be carried out by a veterinary surgeon.
Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Laparoscopic insemination
Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Embryo and ovum transfer
Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive into a non-farmed sheep
Controlling reproduction or general animal management, as part of a conservation programme
Dehorning
Handler safety or flock welfare
Disbudding
Handler safety or flock welfare
Docking of a farmed sheep kept on agricultural land
Animal health
Conditions—
1) Docking of sheep over 3 months of age may only be carried out by a veterinary surgeon.
2) Surgical docking may only be carried out by a veterinary surgeon.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2010/9780111010211/schedule/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-prohibited-procedures-on-protected-animals-exemptions-scotland-regulations-2010/schedule-4
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