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Are these practices permitted?
Disbudding of calves
Disbudding of calves is allowed when it is judged necessary, in accordance with relevant Codes of Recommendation for Animal Welfare.
Castration
Castration is allowed when it is judged necessary, in accordance with relevant Codes of Recommendation for Animal Welfare.
Tail docking
Lambs
Tail docking on lambs may be carried out for animal welfare reasons. A rubber ring may be used within 72 hours of birth and a knife and hot iron used between three and six weeks of birth.
Pigs
Tail docking is not permitted on pigs.