United Pet Club

Pemotongan ekor (ternak): 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 Pemotongan ekor (ternak) is regulated across 20 places
  • Dilarang: 1 places
  • Dibatasi: 20 places

Amerika Serikat

New Jersey

DibatasiDomba

Boleh dilakukan oleh individu yang berpengetahuan, mengikuti FASS Guide (2010) dan Battaglia's Handbook of Livestock Management (2007). Subbagian ditulis ulang, berlaku sejak 2012-02-06.

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May be done by a knowledgeable individual, following the FASS Guide (2010) and Battaglia's Handbook of Livestock Management (2007). Subsection rewritten effective 2012-02-06.

N.J.A.C. 2:8-6.6(d)In force since 6 Feb 2012Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

Boleh dilakukan oleh individu yang berpengetahuan.

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May be done by a knowledgeable individual.

N.J.A.C. 2:8-7.6(d)Checked 4 Nov 2026

Ohio

DibatasiDomba

Dapat diterima bila dilakukan secara manusiawi. Pihak yang bertanggung jawab memilih metode dan pengelolaan nyeri apa pun, dengan mempertimbangkan umur, bobot, lingkungan, fasilitas dan keselamatan. Versi sebelumnya dari 2011.

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Acceptable if done humanely. The responsible party chooses the method and any pain management, weighing age, weight, environment, facilities and safety. Earlier version from 2011.

Ohio Admin. Code 901:12-12-02In force since 13 Feb 2025Checked 4 Nov 2026

Australia

Whole country

DibatasiDomba

Bukan hukum dengan sendirinya; setiap negara bagian menentukan (wajib di QLD, SA, TAS per April 2026). Standar: operator terampil; di atas umur 6 bulan memerlukan pereda nyeri dan pengendalian perdarahan; sisakan tunggul dengan sekurang-kurangnya satu sendi bebas yang dapat diraba.

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Not law by itself; each state decides (mandatory in QLD, SA, TAS as of April 2026). Standards: skilled operator; over 6 months old needs pain relief and haemorrhage control; leave a stump with at least one palpable free joint.

Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Sheep (endorsed January 2016), S6.1 to S6.3Checked 4 Nov 2026

Queensland

DibatasiDomba

Kode wajib menurut badan standar nasional. Kami membaca teks nasional, bukan peraturannya: operator terampil; di atas umur 6 bulan memerlukan pereda nyeri dan pengendalian perdarahan; tersisa sekurang-kurangnya satu sendi bebas yang dapat diraba.

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Mandatory code per the national standards body. We read the national text, not the regulation: skilled operator; over 6 months old needs pain relief and haemorrhage control; at least one palpable free joint left.

Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2012 (Qld), national Sheep Standards as a code of practiceIn force since 1 Jul 2021Checked 4 Nov 2026

South Australia

DibatasiDomba

Dari umur 6 bulan memerlukan analgesik atau anestesi dan penanganan perdarahan; sisakan tunggul dengan sekurang-kurangnya satu sendi bebas yang dapat diraba. 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 and haemorrhage treatment; leave a stump with at least one palpable free joint. 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 77In force since 15 Apr 2017Checked 4 Nov 2026

Tasmania

DibatasiDomba

Di atas umur 6 bulan memerlukan pereda nyeri dan tindakan terhadap perdarahan; sisakan sekurang-kurangnya satu sendi yang menonjol dari pangkal ekor, kecuali dokter hewan yakin bahwa mengangkat semua sendi demi kepentingan terbaik domba itu.

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Over 6 months old needs pain relief and steps against haemorrhage; leave at least one joint protruding from the rump, unless a veterinary surgeon is satisfied removing all joints is in the sheep's best interests.

Animal Welfare (Sheep) Regulations 2023 (Tas), r 18In force since 12 Jul 2023Checked 4 Nov 2026

Belanda

Whole country

DibatasiDomba

Hanya Suffolk, Hampshire Down dan Clun Forest, tidak lebih tua dari 7 hari, dengan dokumen buku silsilah orang tuanya; karet gelang tidak lagi diizinkan (RVO).

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Suffolk, Hampshire Down and Clun Forest only, not older than 7 days, with stud-book documents of the parents; elastic bands no longer allowed (RVO).

Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.5Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

Ujung ekor anak babi yang tidak lebih tua dari 4 hari, bila ditemukan cedera dan tindakan terhadap menggigit ekor gagal.

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Tail tip of piglets not older than 4 days, where injuries are found and measures against tail biting failed.

Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.3Checked 4 Nov 2026

Ceko

Whole country

DibatasiDomba

Anak domba di bawah 8 hari 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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Lambs under 8 days 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)(c)Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

Anak babi di bawah 7 hari 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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Piglets under 7 days 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)(c)Checked 4 Nov 2026

Denmark

Whole country

DibatasiDomba

Dengan elastrator pada hari ke-2 sampai 7 kehidupan, oleh orang yang bertanggung jawab atas anak domba, dengan menyisakan tunggul yang menutupi anus dan vulva; selain itu hanya atas alasan veteriner, oleh dokter hewan.

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By elastrator on day 2-7 of life, by the person responsible for the lamb, leaving a stump that covers anus and vulva; otherwise only on veterinary grounds, by a vet.

Bekendtgørelse nr. 631 af 31. maj 2023 om halekupering, kastration og afhorning, ss.2-3In force since 1 Jul 2023Checked 4 Nov 2026

Estonia

Whole country

DilarangDomba

Lembaga menyatakan pemotongan ekor tidak diizinkan pada hewan selain anak babi. 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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The agency says tail cutting is not permitted on animals other than piglets. 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

DibatasiBabi

Hanya jika kanibalisme terlihat dalam kawanan, demi kesehatan dan kesejahteraan babi lain. 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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Only if cannibalism is noticed in the herd, for the health and welfare of other pigs. 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

DibatasiDomba

Ekor yang cukup harus disisakan untuk menutupi vulva atau anus. Cincin karet atau yang serupa hanya pada umur 7 hari atau kurang; metode lain memerlukan anestesi.

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Enough tail must be kept to cover the vulva or anus. Rubber ring or similar only at 7 days or under; any other method needs an anaesthetic.

SI 2007/1100, Sch. 1 and Sch. 5In force since 6 Apr 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

Hanya setelah tindakan lingkungan atau pengelolaan dicoba dan cedera akibat menggigit ekor tetap terbukti; pemotongan cepat dan tuntas; anestesi dan analgesia berkepanjangan pada umur 7 hari atau lebih.

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Only after environmental or management measures have been tried and tail-biting injury is still evidenced; quick and complete severance; anaesthetic and prolonged analgesia at 7 days or over.

SI 2007/1100, Sch. 1 and Sch. 3In force since 6 Apr 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026

Northern Ireland

DibatasiDomba

Orang awam: sisakan ekor yang cukup untuk menutupi vulva atau anus; cincin karet sampai 7 hari; cara lain seperti besi pemotong ekor panas sampai 3 bulan.

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Lay person: keep enough tail to cover vulva or anus; rubber ring up to 7 days; other means such as a hot docking iron up to 3 months.

Welfare of Animals (Permitted Procedures by Lay Persons) Regulations (NI) 2012 (S.R. 2012/153), Sch. 3In force since 2 Apr 2012Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

Orang awam: hanya setelah tindakan lain terhadap menggigit ekor dan cedera masih terjadi; sampai 7 hari tanpa anestesi, pemotongan cepat dan tuntas.

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Lay person: only after other measures against tail-biting and with injuries still occurring; up to 7 days without an anaesthetic, quick and complete severance.

Welfare of Animals (Permitted Procedures by Lay Persons) Regulations (NI) 2012 (S.R. 2012/153), Sch. 2In force since 2 Apr 2012Checked 4 Nov 2026

Scotland

DibatasiDomba

Domba ternak di lahan pertanian, demi kesehatan hewan. Di atas 3 bulan, atau pemotongan ekor secara bedah, hanya oleh dokter hewan; sisakan ekor yang cukup untuk menutupi vulva atau anus.

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Farmed sheep on agricultural land, for animal health. Over 3 months, or surgical docking, by a vet only; keep enough tail to cover vulva or anus.

SSI 2010/387, Sch. 4In force since 5 Nov 2010Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

Babi ternak di lahan pertanian, atas bukti cedera ekor setelah tindakan lain; pemotongan cepat dan tuntas; di atas 7 hari hanya oleh dokter hewan di bawah anestesi dengan analgesia berkepanjangan.

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Farmed pigs on agricultural land, on evidence of tail injuries after other measures; quick and complete severance; over 7 days by a vet only under anaesthetic with prolonged analgesia.

SSI 2010/387, Sch. 2In force since 5 Nov 2010Checked 4 Nov 2026

Wales

DibatasiDomba

Ekor yang cukup untuk menutupi vulva atau anus. Cincin karet hanya pada umur 7 hari atau kurang; metode lain memerlukan anestesi.

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Enough tail to cover vulva or anus. Rubber ring only at 7 days or under; any other method needs an anaesthetic.

WSI 2007/1029, Sch. 5In force since 28 Mar 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

Hanya setelah tindakan lain terhadap menggigit ekor gagal; pemotongan cepat dan tuntas; anestesi dan analgesia berkepanjangan pada umur 7 hari atau lebih.

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Only after other measures against tail-biting failed; quick and complete severance; anaesthetic and prolonged analgesia at 7 days or over.

WSI 2007/1029, Sch. 3In force since 28 Mar 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026

Irlandia

Whole country

DibatasiDomba

Cincin karet di bawah 8 hari, selain itu oleh dokter hewan; sisakan ekor yang cukup untuk menutupi vulva atau anus.

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Rubber ring under 8 days, otherwise by a vet; keep enough tail to cover vulva or anus.

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

DibatasiBabi

Tidak rutin, di bawah 8 hari, atas bukti cedera dan setelah pendapat dokter hewan tentang lingkungan dan pengelolaan lokasi itu.

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Non-routine, under 8 days, on evidence of injury and after a vet's opinion on the premises' environment and management.

Animal Health and Welfare (Operations and Procedures) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 127/2014), Schedule, Part 2In force since 6 Mar 2014Checked 4 Nov 2026

Jerman

Whole country

DibatasiDomba

Tanpa anestesi hanya untuk anak domba di bawah 8 hari; cincin elastis diizinkan untuk anak domba.

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Without anaesthesia only for lambs under 8 days; elastic rings allowed for lambs.

Tierschutzgesetz, s.5(3) and s.6Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

Tanpa anestesi hanya untuk anak babi di bawah 4 hari.

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Without anaesthesia only for piglets under 4 days.

Tierschutzgesetz, s.5(3) and s.6Checked 4 Nov 2026

Kanada

Whole country

DibatasiDomba

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)). Putuskan berdasarkan risiko/manfaat bagi kesejahteraan; pemotongan ekor secara bedah dan anak domba di atas enam minggu oleh dokter hewan dengan anestesi dan analgesia; tidak ada cincin karet setelah enam minggu; tidak lebih pendek dari ujung distal lipatan kaudal.

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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)). Decide on a welfare risk/benefit basis; surgical docking and lambs over six weeks by a veterinarian with anesthesia and analgesia; no rubber rings past six weeks; no shorter than the distal end of the caudal fold.

NFACC Code of Practice: Sheep (2013), s.5.7 (industry code, not a statute)Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

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)). Di atas umur 7 hari dengan pengendalian nyeri; sejak 2016-07-01 pada umur berapa pun dengan analgesik.

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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)). Over 7 days of age with pain control; since 2016-07-01 at any age with analgesics.

NFACC Code of Practice: Pigs (2014), s.4.5.3 (industry code, not a statute)Checked 4 Nov 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador

DibatasiDomba

Diizinkan hanya sebagaimana dibolehkan oleh kode yang diadopsi dalam Animal Protection Standards Regulations (NLR 36/12 mengadopsi NFACC Sheep Code), atau berdasarkan temuan dokter hewan tentang cedera atau kebutuhan medis.

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Allowed only as permitted by a code adopted in the Animal Protection Standards Regulations (NLR 36/12 adopts the NFACC Sheep Code), or on a veterinarian's finding of injury or medical necessity.

Animal Protection Regulations, NLR 35/12, s.8Checked 4 Nov 2026

Selandia Baru

Whole country

DibatasiDomba

Di bawah 6 bulan: hanya besi panas atau cincin karet, dan tidak lebih pendek dari ujung distal lipatan kaudal. Dari 6 bulan: dokter hewan (atau mahasiswa kedokteran hewan yang diawasi) dengan pereda nyeri. Operator harus terlatih atau berpengalaman dan mampu mengenali distres.

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Under 6 months: hot iron or rubber ring only, and no shorter than the distal end of the caudal fold. From 6 months: veterinarian (or supervised veterinary student) with pain relief. The operator must be trained or experienced and able to recognise distress.

Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018, r 52AIn force since 9 Mei 2021Checked 4 Nov 2026

DibatasiBabi

Di bawah 7 hari: potongan bersih yang tidak merobek jaringan. Dari 7 hari: dokter hewan (atau mahasiswa kedokteran hewan yang diawasi) dengan pereda nyeri. Operator harus terlatih atau berpengalaman dan mampu mengenali distres.

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Under 7 days: a clean cut that does not tear tissue. From 7 days: veterinarian (or supervised veterinary student) with pain relief. The operator must be trained or experienced and able to recognise distress.

Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018, r 52In force since 1 Okt 2018Checked 4 Nov 2026

Slovakia

Whole country

DibatasiDomba

Ruminansia kecil yang lahir di Slovakia, sampai umur 8 hari. Versi 1 Januari 2022; ada perubahan 2025 (307/2025) yang tidak diperiksa.

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Small ruminants born in Slovakia, up to 8 days of age. 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

Dilarang
Prohibited outright.
Dibatasi
Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.

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