Pemotongan tanduk: the law by country
Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.
- Hanya dokter hewan: 3 places
- Dibatasi: 12 places
- Diizinkan: 2 places
Amerika Serikat
Ohio
Setelah tanduk muncul, pengelolaan nyeri wajib digunakan; harus dilakukan secara manusiawi.
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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 Feb 2025Checked 4 Nov 2026
Setelah tanduk muncul, pengelolaan nyeri wajib digunakan; harus dilakukan secara manusiawi.
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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 Feb 2025Checked 4 Nov 2026
Australia
Whole country
Bukan hukum dengan sendirinya; setiap negara bagian menentukan. Standar: operator terampil; pereda nyeri kecuali di bawah umur 6 bulan, atau di bawah 12 bulan pada yarding pertama bila yurisdiksi menyetujui umur itu.
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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 Nov 2026
Queensland
Kode wajib menurut badan standar nasional. Kami membaca teks nasional, bukan peraturannya: operator terampil; pereda nyeri kecuali di bawah umur 6 bulan, atau di bawah 12 bulan pada yarding pertama bila disetujui.
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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 Jul 2021Checked 4 Nov 2026
South Australia
Dari umur 6 bulan memerlukan analgesik atau anestesi, kecuali pada yarding pertama hewan di bawah 12 bulan yang belum pernah di-yarding sebelum umur 6 bulan. Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), yang belum berlaku pada 2026-11-04, akan mencabut peraturan ini ketika mulai berlaku.
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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 Apr 2017Checked 4 Nov 2026
Belanda
Whole country
Kambing yang dipelihara untuk produksi susu atau di peternakan interaksi (petting farm).
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Goats kept for milk production or on petting farms.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.5Checked 4 Nov 2026
Intervensi yang ditetapkan.
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Designated intervention.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.5Checked 4 Nov 2026
Intervensi yang ditetapkan.
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Designated intervention.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.4Checked 4 Nov 2026
Denmark
Whole country
Di bawah anestesi dengan pereda nyeri berkepanjangan, oleh dokter hewan; bahan kaustik, karet gelang dan elastrator dilarang.
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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 Jul 2023Checked 4 Nov 2026
Di bawah anestesi dengan pereda nyeri berkepanjangan, oleh dokter hewan; bahan kaustik, karet gelang dan elastrator dilarang.
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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 Jul 2023Checked 4 Nov 2026
Estonia
Whole country
Dilakukan sebelum anak sapi berumur 2 bulan; tidak rutin pada sapi dewasa; bahan kimia tidak dianjurkan. Halaman lembaga tidak mencantumkan nomor pasal; undang-undangnya sendiri tidak dapat dibuka (Riigi Teataja memerlukan peramban yang mengaktifkan skrip), jadi periksa redaksi terkini.
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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 Nov 2026
Inggris Raya
England
Anestesi wajib diberikan.
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An anaesthetic must be administered.
SI 2007/1100, Sch. 1 and Sch. 2In force since 6 Apr 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026
Northern Ireland
Anestesi wajib diberikan.
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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 Apr 2012Checked 4 Nov 2026
Scotland
Dikecualikan demi keselamatan penangan atau kesejahteraan kawanan; Regulations ini tidak mencantumkan syarat apa pun.
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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
Anestesi wajib diberikan.
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An anaesthetic must be administered.
WSI 2007/1029, Sch. 2In force since 28 Mar 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026
Irlandia
Whole country
Kambing di atas 8 hari, oleh praktisi kedokteran hewan.
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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 Mar 2014Checked 4 Nov 2026
Oleh praktisi kedokteran hewan.
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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 Mar 2014Checked 4 Nov 2026
Oleh praktisi kedokteran hewan.
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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 Mar 2014Checked 4 Nov 2026
Kanada
Whole country
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: kode industri, bukan undang-undang. NFACC menyatakan persyaratan Code tidak secara tegas mengikat di sebagian besar provinsi tetapi dapat menjadi bukti penderitaan. Dirujuk dalam hukum provinsi: diadopsi di NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 menjadikan praktik yang dilarang oleh suatu kode sebagai praktik terlarang), ditetapkan di SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), disebut sebagai pembelaan di NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) dan BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, sebagai praktik yang diterima secara umum), diterima di NS (Act s.28(b)). Hanya jika perlu demi kesehatan dan kesejahteraan kambing, oleh dokter hewan dengan sedasi atau anestesi dan analgesia.
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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 Nov 2026
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: kode industri, bukan undang-undang. NFACC menyatakan persyaratan Code tidak secara tegas mengikat di sebagian besar provinsi tetapi dapat menjadi bukti penderitaan. Dirujuk dalam hukum provinsi: diadopsi di NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 menjadikan praktik yang dilarang oleh suatu kode sebagai praktik terlarang), ditetapkan di SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), disebut sebagai pembelaan di NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) dan BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, sebagai praktik yang diterima secara umum), diterima di NS (Act s.28(b)). Jika perlu, oleh dokter hewan berlisensi dengan anestesi dan analgesia perioperatif.
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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: kode industri, bukan undang-undang. NFACC menyatakan persyaratan Code tidak secara tegas mengikat di sebagian besar provinsi tetapi dapat menjadi bukti penderitaan. Dirujuk dalam hukum provinsi: diadopsi di NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 menjadikan praktik yang dilarang oleh suatu kode sebagai praktik terlarang), ditetapkan di SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), disebut sebagai pembelaan di NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) dan BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, sebagai praktik yang diterima secara umum), diterima di NS (Act s.28(b)). Sapi perah: lewat dari 2 bulan hanya secara luar biasa, dengan anestesi dan analgesia, tanpa banding. Sapi potong: personel yang kompeten; pengendalian nyeri setelah tunas menempel sejak 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 Nov 2026
Selandia Baru
Whole country
Kambing harus diberi pereda nyeri yang diizinkan oleh dokter hewan. Operator harus terlatih atau berpengalaman.
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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 Mei 2021Checked 4 Nov 2026
Selama seluruh prosedur hewan harus berada di bawah pereda nyeri yang diizinkan oleh dokter hewan. Operator harus terlatih atau berpengalaman.
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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 Mei 2021Checked 4 Nov 2026
Selama seluruh prosedur hewan harus berada di bawah pereda nyeri yang diizinkan oleh dokter hewan. Operator harus terlatih atau berpengalaman dan mampu mengenali distres.
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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 Okt 2019Checked 4 Nov 2026
Swedia
Whole country
Diizinkan tanpa alasan veteriner; oleh dokter hewan, tenaga kesehatan hewan lain, atau orang yang dinilai sesuai oleh dokter hewan.
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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 Nov 2026
Diizinkan tanpa alasan veteriner; oleh dokter hewan, tenaga kesehatan hewan lain, atau orang yang dinilai sesuai oleh dokter hewan.
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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 Nov 2026
What each status means
- Hanya dokter hewan
- Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
- Dibatasi
- Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.
- Diizinkan
- Allowed.
The law on other procedures
- Pemotongan telinga (cropping)
- Pemotongan ekor
- Pemotongan ekor (ternak)
- Pemotongan kuku kelima
- Penghilangan bakal tanduk
- Pencabutan kuku (onikektomi)
- Devokalisasi (pemotongan pita suara)
- Pemotongan paruh
- Pemotongan ujung sayap (pinioning)
- Pemotongan gigi
- Mulesing (pemotongan kulit pantat)
- Pemotongan jengger
- Pemotongan taji
- Pemasangan cincin hidung
- Cap bakar
- Cap beku
- Pemotongan otot ekor (tail setting)