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

Extent: E+W

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.
1A.Embryo collection or transfer by a surgical method
An anaesthetic must be administered.
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.
2A.Laparoscopic insemination
The procedure may only be carried out as part of a breed improvement programme.
An anaesthetic must be administered.
2B.Ovum transplantation, including ovum collection, by a surgical method
An anaesthetic must be administered.
3.Vasectomy
An anaesthetic must be administered.
4.Dehorning
An anaesthetic must be administered.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1100/schedule/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mutilations-permitted-procedures-england-regulations-2007/schedule-6
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