# The Heads of Sheep and Goats Order 1996, Article 7: Exceptions from the requirement to stain heads of sheep and goats


The requirement in articles 4(2) and 5(1) above to stain the head of a sheep or goat shall not apply if the head is—
(a) to be sent to a veterinary or medical school, laboratory, hospital or similar institution for instructional, diagnostic or research purposes, provided that it is stored separately from all other animal materials and is clearly identified; or
(b) intended to be used for non-food or non-feedingstuff purposes and is sent directly to premises referred to in article 9(1)(e) for treatment as if it were specified bovine material.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2264/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/heads-of-sheep-and-goats-order-1996/article-7
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