The Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2007

Regulations 2 and 3

SCHEDULE 7Deer

This schedule has no associated Executive Note
ProcedurePurposeCondition
TattooingIdentification
Ear taggingIdentification
Ear notchingIdentification
Micro chippingIdentification
VasectomyControlling reproduction or general animal management
CastrationControlling reproduction or general animal management
SpayingControlling reproduction or general animal management
Embryo transferControlling reproduction or general animal management
Antler removalHandler 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.