# The Welfare of Farmed Animals (Scotland) Regulations 2000, Paragraph 6: Tethering


(1) Calves must not be tethered, with the exception of group-housed calves which may be tethered for a period of not more than one hour when being fed milk or milk substitute.
(2) Where tethers are used in accordance with the preceding sub-paragraph, they must not cause pain or injury to the calves and must be inspected regularly and adjusted as necessary to ensure a comfortable fit.
(3) E ach tether must be designed to avoid the risk of strangulation or pain or injury and allow the calf to lie down, rest, stand up and groom itself without hindrance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2000/442/schedule/4/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-farmed-animals-scotland-regulations-2000/schedule-4/paragraph-6
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