Regulation 9 Schedule 6

The amendments to Schedule 6 (goats: requirements when carrying out certain permitted procedures) are as follows.

After paragraph 1 (castration) insert—

“Embryo collection or transfer by a surgical method

1A

An anaesthetic must be administered.”.

After paragraph 2 (implantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive) insert—

“Laparoscopic insemination

2A

The procedure may only be carried out as part of a breed improvement programme.

An anaesthetic must be administered.

Ovum transplantation, including ovum collection, by a surgical method

2B

An anaesthetic must be administered.”.