# The Protection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Act 1954 (Amendment) Order 1982, Note: Explanatory note


This order amends the Protection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Act 1954 by reducing the age before which bulls may be castrated without the use of an anaesthetic from 3 months to 2 months.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1626/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-animals-anaesthetics-act-1954-amendment-order-1982/note
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