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Penghilangan bakal 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.

How Penghilangan bakal tanduk is regulated across 13 places
  • Hanya dokter hewan: 1 places
  • Dibatasi: 11 places
  • Diizinkan: 2 places

Amerika Serikat

Ohio

DiizinkanKambing

Dapat diterima bila dilakukan secara manusiawi; disbudding sebelum tanduk muncul diperbolehkan tanpa pengelolaan nyeri.

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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

DiizinkanSapi

Dapat diterima bila dilakukan secara manusiawi; disbudding sebelum tanduk muncul diperbolehkan tanpa pengelolaan nyeri. Versi sebelumnya dari 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

Australia

Whole country

DibatasiSapi

Bukan hukum dengan sendirinya; setiap negara bagian menentukan. Standar: bahan kimia kaustik hanya pada anak sapi di bawah 14 hari yang dapat dijauhkan dari induknya selama 4 jam dan tetap kering selama 12 jam serta tidak basah; alat dan metode yang tepat.

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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

DibatasiSapi

Bahan kimia kaustik hanya pada anak sapi di bawah 14 hari, dengan kulit kering sebelum dan selama 12 jam sesudahnya, dijauhkan dari induknya selama 4 jam sesudahnya. Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), yang belum berlaku pada 2026-11-04, akan mencabut peraturan ini ketika mulai berlaku.

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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

Ceko

Whole country

DibatasiKambing

Anak kambing hingga 4 minggu dengan kauterisasi kimia atau termal, tanpa anestesi, oleh orang yang berkualifikasi. Teks dibaca pada salinan Act 246/1992 Sb. milik penerbit hukum (diubah terakhir 1 April 2025), bukan koleksi resmi.

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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

DibatasiSapi

Anak sapi hingga 4 minggu dengan kauterisasi kimia atau termal, tanpa anestesi, oleh orang yang berkualifikasi. Teks dibaca pada salinan Act 246/1992 Sb. milik penerbit hukum (diubah terakhir 1 April 2025), bukan koleksi resmi.

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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

Inggris Raya

England

DibatasiSapi

Hanya pada umur tidak lebih dari 6 bulan; kauterisasi kimia hanya pada umur tidak lebih dari 7 hari; metode lain memerlukan anestesi.

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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

DibatasiSapi

Orang awam: kauterisasi kimia sampai 7 hari; metode lain memerlukan anestesi.

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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

DiizinkanSapi

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

DibatasiSapi

Pada umur 6 bulan atau kurang; kauterisasi kimia pada umur 7 hari atau kurang; metode lain memerlukan anestesi.

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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

Irlandia

Whole country

DibatasiKambing

Kambing berumur tidak lebih dari 8 hari.

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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

DibatasiDomba

Anak domba di bawah 8 hari.

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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

DibatasiSapi

Di bawah 28 hari dengan kauterisasi termal. S.I. 107/2014 mengizinkannya tanpa anestesi hanya di bawah 15 hari.

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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

Jerman

Whole country

DibatasiSapi

Tanpa anestesi hanya untuk sapi di bawah 6 minggu.

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Without anaesthesia only for cattle under 6 weeks.

Tierschutzgesetz, s.5(3)Checked 4 Nov 2026

Kanada

Whole country

DibatasiKambing

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)). Orang terlatih yang kompeten, dengan analgesia, sebelum tunas menempel dan tidak lebih dari 21 hari; hanya dengan besi panas.

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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

Hanya dokter hewanDomba

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

DibatasiSapi

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: sebelum umur 2 bulan, dengan anestesi lokal dan analgesia sistemik. Sapi potong: sedini mungkin yang praktis, dengan mencari panduan dokter hewan tentang pengendalian nyeri.

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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

Selandia Baru

Whole country

DibatasiKambing

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 57BIn force since 9 Mei 2021Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiDomba

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 57AIn force since 9 Mei 2021Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiSapi

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 57In force since 1 Okt 2019Checked 4 Nov 2026

Slovakia

Whole country

DibatasiAll species

Ruminansia domestik muda sampai 8 minggu, dengan syarat yang mencegah penyebaran penyakit. Versi 1 Januari 2022; ada perubahan 2025 (307/2025) yang tidak diperiksa.

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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

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

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