Uklanjanje rogova: the law by country
Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.
- Samo veterinar: 3 places
- Ograničeno: 12 places
- Dopušteno: 2 places
Australija
Whole country
Nije zakon sam po sebi; svaka država odlučuje. Standardi: vješt izvođač; ublažavanje boli osim ako je životinja mlađa od 6 mjeseci ili mlađa od 12 mjeseci pri prvom zatvaranju u obor gdje jurisdikcija odobrava tu dob.
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Not law by itself; each state decides. Standards: skilled operator; pain relief unless under 6 months old, or under 12 months at first yarding where the jurisdiction approves that age.
Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle (endorsed January 2016), S6.1, S6.4, S6.6Checked 4. stu 2026.
Queensland
Obvezni kodeks prema nacionalnom tijelu za norme. Pročitali smo nacionalni tekst, a ne uredbu: vješt izvođač; ublažavanje boli osim ako je životinja mlađa od 6 mjeseci ili mlađa od 12 mjeseci pri prvom zatvaranju u obor gdje je to odobreno.
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Mandatory code per the national standards body. We read the national text, not the regulation: skilled operator; pain relief unless under 6 months old, or under 12 months at first yarding where approved.
Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2012 (Qld), national Cattle Standards as a code of practiceIn force since 1. srp 2021.Checked 4. stu 2026.
South Australia
Od 6 mjeseci starosti potreban je analgetik ili anestetik, osim pri prvom zatvaranju u obor životinje mlađe od 12 mjeseci koja nije bila u obor zatvorena prije 6 mjeseci. Zakon Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), koji nije bio na snazi 2026-11-04, stavit će te propise izvan snage kad stupi na snagu.
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From 6 months old needs an analgesic or anaesthetic, except at first yarding of an animal under 12 months not yarded before 6 months. 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(1), (2)In force since 15. tra 2017.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Danska
Whole country
Uz anestetik i produljeno ublažavanje boli, izvodi veterinar; kaustici, gumene trake i elastratori zabranjeni su.
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Under anaesthetic with prolonged pain relief, by a vet; caustics, rubber bands and elastrators banned.
Bekendtgørelse nr. 631 af 31. maj 2023, ss.7-8In force since 1. srp 2023.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Uz anestetik i produljeno ublažavanje boli, izvodi veterinar; kaustici, gumene trake i elastratori zabranjeni su.
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Under anaesthetic with prolonged pain relief, by a vet; caustics, rubber bands and elastrators banned.
Bekendtgørelse nr. 631 af 31. maj 2023, ss.7-8In force since 1. srp 2023.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Estonija
Whole country
Izvesti prije nego što tele navrši 2 mjeseca; nije rutinski kod odraslih goveda; kemikalije se ne preporučuju. Stranica agencije ne navodi brojeve članaka; sam zakon nije se mogao otvoriti (Riigi Teataja traži preglednik s omogućenim skriptama), zato provjerite važeći tekst.
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To be done before the calf is 2 months old; not routine in adult bovines; chemicals not recommended. The agency page cites no section numbers; the statute itself could not be opened (Riigi Teataja needs a script-enabled browser), so check the current wording.
Animal Protection Act (Loomakaitseseadus), as stated by the Agriculture and Food Board (PTA)Checked 4. stu 2026.
Irska
Whole country
Koze starije od 8 dana, izvodi veterinar praktičar.
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Goats over 8 days, by a veterinary practitioner.
Animal Health and Welfare (Operations and Procedures) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 127/2014), Schedule, Part 4In force since 6. ožu 2014.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Veterinar praktičar.
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By a veterinary practitioner.
Animal Health and Welfare (Operations and Procedures) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 127/2014), Schedule, Part 3In force since 6. ožu 2014.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Veterinar praktičar.
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By a veterinary practitioner.
Animal Health and Welfare (Operations and Procedures) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 127/2014), Schedule, Part 1In force since 6. ožu 2014.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Kanada
Whole country
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: industrijski kodeks, a ne zakon. NFACC navodi da zahtjevi Kodeksa u većini provincija nisu izričito obvezujući, ali mogu biti dokaz patnje. Spominje se u provincijskom pravu: usvojen u NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 čini praksu koju Kodeks zabranjuje zabranjenom praksom), propisan u SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), naveden kao obrana u NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) i BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, kao općeprihvaćena praksa), prihvaćen u NS (Act s.28(b)). Samo ako je potrebno za zdravlje i dobrobit koze, veterinar uz sedaciju ili anesteziju i analgeziju.
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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)). Only if necessary for the goat's health and welfare, by a veterinarian with sedation or anesthesia and analgesia.
NFACC Code of Practice: Goats (2022), s.5.9 (industry code, not a statute)Checked 4. stu 2026.
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: industrijski kodeks, a ne zakon. NFACC navodi da zahtjevi Kodeksa u većini provincija nisu izričito obvezujući, ali mogu biti dokaz patnje. Spominje se u provincijskom pravu: usvojen u NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 čini praksu koju Kodeks zabranjuje zabranjenom praksom), propisan u SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), naveden kao obrana u NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) i BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, kao općeprihvaćena praksa), prihvaćen u NS (Act s.28(b)). Ako je potrebno, licencirani veterinar uz anesteziju i perioperativnu analgeziju.
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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. stu 2026.
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: industrijski kodeks, a ne zakon. NFACC navodi da zahtjevi Kodeksa u većini provincija nisu izričito obvezujući, ali mogu biti dokaz patnje. Spominje se u provincijskom pravu: usvojen u NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 čini praksu koju Kodeks zabranjuje zabranjenom praksom), propisan u SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), naveden kao obrana u NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) i BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, kao općeprihvaćena praksa), prihvaćen u NS (Act s.28(b)). Mliječna: nakon 2 mjeseca samo iznimno, uz anesteziju i analgeziju, bez podvezivanja. Za meso: stručno osoblje; kontrola boli nakon vezivanja pupoljka od 2016-01-01.
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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: past 2 months only exceptionally, with anesthesia and analgesia, no banding. Beef: competent personnel; pain control after bud attachment since 2016-01-01.
NFACC Code of Practice: Dairy Cattle (2023), s.4.2.2; Beef Cattle (2013), s.4.4 (industry codes, not statutes)Checked 4. stu 2026.
Nizozemska
Whole country
Koze koje se drže radi proizvodnje mlijeka ili na farmama za maženje.
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Goats kept for milk production or on petting farms.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.5Checked 4. stu 2026.
Određeni zahvat.
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Designated intervention.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.5Checked 4. stu 2026.
Određeni zahvat.
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Designated intervention.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.4Checked 4. stu 2026.
Novi Zeland
Whole country
Koza mora dobiti ublažavanje boli koje je odobrio veterinar. Izvođač mora biti osposobljen ili iskusan.
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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 58AIn force since 9. svi 2021.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Tijekom cijelog zahvata životinja mora biti pod ublažavanjem boli koje je odobrio veterinar. Izvođač mora biti osposobljen ili iskusan.
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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 58BIn force since 9. svi 2021.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Tijekom cijelog zahvata životinja mora biti pod ublažavanjem boli koje je odobrio veterinar. Izvođač mora biti osposobljen ili iskusan i sposoban prepoznati patnju.
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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 58In force since 1. lis 2019.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Sjedinjene Američke Države
Ohio
Nakon probijanja rogova mora se primijeniti ublažavanje boli; mora se izvoditi humano.
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After horn eruption, pain management must be used; must be done humanely.
Ohio Admin. Code 901:12-13-02(A)(1)In force since 13. velj 2025.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Nakon probijanja rogova mora se primijeniti ublažavanje boli; mora se izvoditi humano.
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After horn eruption, pain management must be used; must be done humanely.
Ohio Admin. Code 901:12-6-02(A)(1) (dairy), 901:12-7-02(A)(1) (beef)In force since 13. velj 2025.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Švedska
Whole country
Dopušteno bez veterinarskih razloga; izvodi veterinar, drugo osoblje za zdravlje životinja ili osoba koju veterinar smatra prikladnom.
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Allowed without veterinary reasons; by a vet, other animal health staff, or someone the vet finds suitable.
Djurskyddsförordning (2019:66), ch. 4 s.1Checked 4. stu 2026.
Dopušteno bez veterinarskih razloga; izvodi veterinar, drugo osoblje za zdravlje životinja ili osoba koju veterinar smatra prikladnom.
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Allowed without veterinary reasons; by a vet, other animal health staff, or someone the vet finds suitable.
Djurskyddsförordning (2019:66), ch. 4 s.1Checked 4. stu 2026.
Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo
England
Mora se primijeniti anestetik.
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An anaesthetic must be administered.
SI 2007/1100, Sch. 1 and Sch. 2In force since 6. tra 2007.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Northern Ireland
Mora se dati anestetik.
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An anaesthetic must be given.
Welfare of Animals (Permitted Procedures by Lay Persons) Regulations (NI) 2012 (S.R. 2012/153), Sch. 1In force since 2. tra 2012.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Scotland
Izuzeto radi sigurnosti rukovatelja ili dobrobiti stada; ove Uredbe ne navode uvjet.
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Exempted for handler safety or herd welfare; these Regulations list no condition.
SSI 2010/387, Sch. 1In force since 5. stu 2010.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Wales
Mora se primijeniti anestetik.
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An anaesthetic must be administered.
WSI 2007/1029, Sch. 2In force since 28. ožu 2007.Checked 4. stu 2026.
What each status means
- Samo veterinar
- Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
- Ograničeno
- Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.
- Dopušteno
- Allowed.
The law on other procedures
- Kupiranje ušiju
- Kupiranje repa
- Kupiranje repa (domaće životinje)
- Uklanjanje vučjih prstiju
- Uklanjanje pupoljaka rogova
- Uklanjanje kandži (onihektomija)
- Uklanjanje glasnica (devokalizacija)
- Skraćivanje kljuna
- Amputacija vrha krila
- Skraćivanje zuba
- Mulesing
- Uklanjanje kreste i podbradnjaka
- Uklanjanje ostruga
- Stavljanje prstena u nos
- Vruće žigosanje
- Hladno žigosanje
- Zarezivanje repa (podizanje)