Regulations 2 and 3
| 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 | |
| Antler removal | Handler safety or herd welfare | May only be performed where– (a) the deer is a farmed deer; and (b) the velvet is frayed and the greater part of it shed. |