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

Extent: S

Procedure
Purpose
Tattooing
Identification
Ear tagging
1. Identification; or
2. Screening or routine or random testing for disease.
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.
3) Docking may only be performed where sufficient tail is retained to cover the vulva in the case of female sheep and the anus in the case of male sheep.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/387/schedule/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prohibited-procedures-on-protected-animals-exemptions-scotland-regulations-2010/schedule-4
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