The Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 No. 256

Regulations 2 and 3

SCHEDULE 5 Goats

Procedure	Purpose	Condition
Tattooing	Identification
Ear tagging	Identification
Ear notching	Identification
Micro chipping	Identification
Vasectomy	Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Castration	Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Spaying	Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Embryo transfer	Controlling reproduction or general animal management
Dehorning	Handler safety or herd welfare
Disbudding	Handler safety or herd welfare