Fjernelse af hornanlæg: the law by country
Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.
- Kun af dyrlæge: 1 place
- Begrænset: 11 places
- Tilladt: 2 places
Australien
Whole country
Ikke lov i sig selv; hver stat bestemmer. Standarder: ætsende kemikalier kun på en kalv under 14 dage gammel, som kan holdes væk fra moderen i 4 timer og tør i 12 timer og ikke er våd; egnede redskaber og metoder.
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Not law by itself; each state decides. Standards: caustic chemicals only on a calf under 14 days old that can be kept from its mother for 4 hours and dry for 12 hours and is not wet; appropriate tools and methods.
Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle (endorsed January 2016), S6.5, S6.6Checked 4. nov. 2026
South Australia
Kun ætsende kemikalier på en kalv under 14 dage gammel, med tør hud før og i 12 timer efter, holdt væk fra moderen i 4 timer efter. Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), som ikke var i kraft den 2026-11-04, ophæver disse forskrifter, når den træder i kraft.
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Caustic chemicals only on a calf under 14 days old, with dry skin before and for 12 hours after, kept from its mother for 4 hours after. The Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), not in operation on 2026-11-04, will repeal these regulations when it starts.
Animal Welfare Regulations 2012 (SA), r 68(3)In force since 15. apr. 2017Checked 4. nov. 2026
Canada
Whole country
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: en brancherettet kodeks, ikke en lov. NFACC siger, at kodeksens krav i de fleste provinser ikke udtrykkeligt er bindende, men kan være bevis for lidelse. Omtalt i provinsernes lovgivning: vedtaget i NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 gør en praksis, som en kodeks forbyder, til en forbudt praksis), foreskrevet i SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), nævnt som forsvar i NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) og BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, som almindeligt accepteret praksis), accepteret i NS (Act s.28(b)). Kompetent uddannet person, med smertelindring, før hornanlægget sætter sig fast og højst 21 dage; kun varmt jern.
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National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: an industry code, not a statute. NFACC says Code requirements are not explicitly binding in most provinces but can be evidence of distress. Referred to in provincial law: adopted in NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 makes a practice a code prohibits a prohibited one), prescribed in SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), named as a defence in NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) and BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, as generally accepted practice), accepted in NS (Act s.28(b)). Competent trained person, with analgesia, before the bud attaches and not over 21 days; hot iron only.
NFACC Code of Practice: Goats (2022), s.5.8 (industry code, not a statute)Checked 4. nov. 2026
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: en brancherettet kodeks, ikke en lov. NFACC siger, at kodeksens krav i de fleste provinser ikke udtrykkeligt er bindende, men kan være bevis for lidelse. Omtalt i provinsernes lovgivning: vedtaget i NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 gør en praksis, som en kodeks forbyder, til en forbudt praksis), foreskrevet i SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), nævnt som forsvar i NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) og BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, som almindeligt accepteret praksis), accepteret i NS (Act s.28(b)). Om nødvendigt af en autoriseret dyrlæge med bedøvelse og perioperativ smertestillende behandling.
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National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: an industry code, not a statute. NFACC says Code requirements are not explicitly binding in most provinces but can be evidence of distress. Referred to in provincial law: adopted in NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 makes a practice a code prohibits a prohibited one), prescribed in SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), named as a defence in NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) and BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, as generally accepted practice), accepted in NS (Act s.28(b)). If necessary, by a licensed veterinarian with anesthesia and perioperative analgesia.
NFACC Code of Practice: Sheep (2013), s.5.9 (industry code, not a statute)Checked 4. nov. 2026
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: en brancherettet kodeks, ikke en lov. NFACC siger, at kodeksens krav i de fleste provinser ikke udtrykkeligt er bindende, men kan være bevis for lidelse. Omtalt i provinsernes lovgivning: vedtaget i NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 gør en praksis, som en kodeks forbyder, til en forbudt praksis), foreskrevet i SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), nævnt som forsvar i NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) og BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, som almindeligt accepteret praksis), accepteret i NS (Act s.28(b)). Mælkekvæg: senest ved 2 måneders alderen, med lokalbedøvelse og systemisk smertestillende behandling. Kødkvæg: så tidligt som praktisk muligt, med søgt veterinær vejledning om smertekontrol.
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National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: an industry code, not a statute. NFACC says Code requirements are not explicitly binding in most provinces but can be evidence of distress. Referred to in provincial law: adopted in NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 makes a practice a code prohibits a prohibited one), prescribed in SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), named as a defence in NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) and BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, as generally accepted practice), accepted in NS (Act s.28(b)). Dairy: by 2 months of age, with local anesthesia and systemic analgesia. Beef: as early as practical, seeking veterinary guidance on pain control.
NFACC Code of Practice: Dairy Cattle (2023), s.4.2.2; Beef Cattle (2013), s.4.4 (industry codes, not statutes)Checked 4. nov. 2026
Irland
Whole country
Geder på højst 8 dages alderen.
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Goats aged not more than 8 days.
Animal Health and Welfare (Operations and Procedures) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 127/2014), Schedule, Part 4In force since 6. mar. 2014Checked 4. nov. 2026
Lam under 8 dage.
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Lambs under 8 days.
Animal Health and Welfare (Operations and Procedures) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 127/2014), Schedule, Part 3In force since 6. mar. 2014Checked 4. nov. 2026
Under 28 dage ved termisk udbrænding. S.I. 107/2014 tillader det uden bedøvelse kun under 15 dage.
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Under 28 days by thermal cauterisation. S.I. 107/2014 allows it without anaesthetic only under 15 days.
Animal Health and Welfare (Operations and Procedures) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 127/2014), Schedule, Part 1In force since 6. mar. 2014Checked 4. nov. 2026
New Zealand
Whole country
Geden skal gives smertelindring godkendt af en dyrlæge. Udføreren skal være uddannet eller erfaren.
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The goat must be given pain relief authorised by a veterinarian. The operator must be trained or experienced.
Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018, r 57BIn force since 9. maj 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026
Dyret skal under hele indgrebet have smertelindring godkendt af en dyrlæge. Udføreren skal være uddannet eller erfaren.
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Throughout the procedure the animal must be under pain relief authorised by a veterinarian. The operator must be trained or experienced.
Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018, r 57AIn force since 9. maj 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026
Dyret skal under hele indgrebet have smertelindring godkendt af en dyrlæge. Udføreren skal være uddannet eller erfaren og i stand til at genkende lidelse.
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Throughout the procedure the animal must be under pain relief authorised by a veterinarian. The operator must be trained or experienced and able to recognise distress.
Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018, r 57In force since 1. okt. 2019Checked 4. nov. 2026
Slovakiet
Whole country
Unge tamme drøvtyggere op til 8 uger, med betingelser, der forhindrer smittespredning. Version af 1. januar 2022; en ændring fra 2025 (307/2025) findes og er ikke kontrolleret.
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Young domestic ruminants up to 8 weeks, with conditions preventing the spread of disease. Version of 1 January 2022; a 2025 amendment (307/2025) exists and was not checked.
Act 39/2007 Z.z. on veterinary care, s.22(2)(c)Checked 4. nov. 2026
Storbritannien
England
Kun ved højst 6 måneder; kemisk udbrænding kun ved højst 7 dage; enhver anden metode kræver bedøvelse.
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Only at not more than 6 months; chemical cauterisation only at not more than 7 days; any other method needs an anaesthetic.
SI 2007/1100, Sch. 1 and Sch. 2In force since 6. apr. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026
Northern Ireland
Lægmand: kemisk udbrænding op til 7 dage; enhver anden metode kræver bedøvelse.
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Lay person: chemical cauterisation up to 7 days; any other method needs an anaesthetic.
Welfare of Animals (Permitted Procedures by Lay Persons) Regulations (NI) 2012 (S.R. 2012/153), Sch. 1In force since 2. apr. 2012Checked 4. nov. 2026
Scotland
Undtaget af hensyn til håndterens sikkerhed eller besætningens velfærd; disse forskrifter angiver ingen betingelse.
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Exempted for handler safety or herd welfare; these Regulations list no condition.
SSI 2010/387, Sch. 1In force since 5. nov. 2010Checked 4. nov. 2026
Wales
Ved 6 måneder eller derunder; kemisk udbrænding ved 7 dage eller derunder; andre metoder kræver bedøvelse.
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At 6 months or under; chemical cauterisation at 7 days or under; other methods need an anaesthetic.
WSI 2007/1029, Sch. 2In force since 28. mar. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026
Tjekkiet
Whole country
Kid op til 4 uger ved kemisk eller termisk udbrænding, uden bedøvelse, af en kvalificeret person. Teksten er læst på et juridisk forlags kopi af Act 246/1992 Sb. (senest ændret 1. april 2025), ikke den officielle samling.
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Kids up to 4 weeks by chemical or thermal cauterisation, without anaesthesia, by a qualified person. Text read on a legal publisher's copy of Act 246/1992 Sb. (last amended 1 April 2025), not the official collection.
Act 246/1992 Sb., s.7(3)(b)Checked 4. nov. 2026
Kalve op til 4 uger ved kemisk eller termisk udbrænding, uden bedøvelse, af en kvalificeret person. Teksten er læst på et juridisk forlags kopi af Act 246/1992 Sb. (senest ændret 1. april 2025), ikke den officielle samling.
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Calves up to 4 weeks by chemical or thermal cauterisation, without anaesthesia, by a qualified person. Text read on a legal publisher's copy of Act 246/1992 Sb. (last amended 1 April 2025), not the official collection.
Act 246/1992 Sb., s.7(3)(b)Checked 4. nov. 2026
Tyskland
Whole country
Uden bedøvelse kun for kvæg under 6 uger.
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Without anaesthesia only for cattle under 6 weeks.
Tierschutzgesetz, s.5(3)Checked 4. nov. 2026
USA
Ohio
Acceptabelt, hvis det udføres humant; udbrænding af hornanlæg før hornene bryder frem er tilladt uden smertebehandling.
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Acceptable if done humanely; disbudding before horn eruption is permissible without pain management.
Ohio Admin. Code 901:12-13-02(A)(1)In force since 13. feb. 2025Checked 4. nov. 2026
Acceptabelt, hvis det udføres humant; udbrænding af hornanlæg før hornene bryder frem er tilladt uden smertebehandling. Tidligere version fra 2011.
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Acceptable if done humanely; disbudding before horn eruption is permissible without pain management. Earlier version from 2011.
Ohio Admin. Code 901:12-6-02(A)(1) (dairy), 901:12-7-02(A)(1) (beef)In force since 13. feb. 2025Checked 4. nov. 2026
What each status means
- Kun af dyrlæge
- Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
- Begrænset
- Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.
- Tilladt
- Allowed.
The law on other procedures
- Kupering af ører
- Halekupering
- Halekupering (landbrugsdyr)
- Fjernelse af ulvekløer
- Afhorning
- Kloamputation (onykektomi)
- Devokalisering (fjernelse af stemmebånd)
- Næbtrimning
- Vingeamputation
- Tandklipning
- Mulesing
- Fjernelse af kam og hagelapper
- Fjernelse af sporer
- Isætning af næsering
- Brændemærkning
- Frysemærkning
- Indsnit i halen (rejsning)