Pembuangan 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.
- Doktor haiwan sahaja: 3 places
- Terhad: 12 places
- Dibenarkan: 2 places
Amerika Syarikat
Ohio
Selepas tanduk tumbuh, pengurusan kesakitan mesti digunakan; mesti dilakukan secara berperikemanusiaan.
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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
Selepas tanduk tumbuh, pengurusan kesakitan mesti digunakan; mesti dilakukan secara berperikemanusiaan.
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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 undang-undang dengan sendirinya; setiap negeri menentukan. Standard: pengendali yang mahir; pelega sakit kecuali di bawah umur 6 bulan, atau di bawah 12 bulan pada yarding pertama apabila bidang kuasa meluluskan 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
Kod wajib menurut badan piawaian kebangsaan. Kami membaca teks kebangsaan, bukan peraturannya: pengendali yang mahir; pelega sakit kecuali di bawah umur 6 bulan, atau di bawah 12 bulan pada yarding pertama apabila diluluskan.
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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
Daripada umur 6 bulan memerlukan analgesik atau ubat bius, kecuali pada yarding pertama haiwan di bawah 12 bulan yang belum pernah di-yarding sebelum umur 6 bulan. Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), yang belum berkuat kuasa pada 2026-11-04, akan memansuhkan peraturan ini apabila ia bermula.
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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 pengeluaran susu atau di ladang belaian (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
Campur tangan yang ditetapkan.
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Designated intervention.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.5Checked 4 Nov 2026
Campur tangan yang ditetapkan.
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Designated intervention.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.4Checked 4 Nov 2026
Denmark
Whole country
Di bawah anestesia dengan pelega sakit berpanjangan, oleh doktor haiwan; bahan kaustik, gelang getah 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 anestesia dengan pelega sakit berpanjangan, oleh doktor haiwan; bahan kaustik, gelang getah 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 lembu berumur 2 bulan; bukan rutin pada lembu dewasa; bahan kimia tidak disyorkan. Laman agensi tidak menyebut nombor seksyen; statut itu sendiri tidak dapat dibuka (Riigi Teataja memerlukan pelayar yang mengaktifkan skrip), jadi semak perkataan semasa.
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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
Ireland
Whole country
Kambing lebih 8 hari, oleh pengamal veterinar.
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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 Mac 2014Checked 4 Nov 2026
Oleh pengamal veterinar.
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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 Mac 2014Checked 4 Nov 2026
Oleh pengamal veterinar.
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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 Mac 2014Checked 4 Nov 2026
Kanada
Whole country
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: kod industri, bukan statut. NFACC menyatakan keperluan Code tidak mengikat secara jelas di kebanyakan wilayah tetapi boleh menjadi keterangan tentang kesusahan. Dirujuk dalam undang-undang wilayah: diterima pakai di NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 menjadikan amalan yang dilarang oleh sesuatu kod sebagai amalan 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 amalan yang diterima umum), diterima di NS (Act s.28(b)). Hanya jika perlu demi kesihatan dan kebajikan kambing, oleh doktor haiwan dengan sedasi atau anestesia 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: kod industri, bukan statut. NFACC menyatakan keperluan Code tidak mengikat secara jelas di kebanyakan wilayah tetapi boleh menjadi keterangan tentang kesusahan. Dirujuk dalam undang-undang wilayah: diterima pakai di NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 menjadikan amalan yang dilarang oleh sesuatu kod sebagai amalan 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 amalan yang diterima umum), diterima di NS (Act s.28(b)). Jika perlu, oleh doktor haiwan berlesen dengan anestesia 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: kod industri, bukan statut. NFACC menyatakan keperluan Code tidak mengikat secara jelas di kebanyakan wilayah tetapi boleh menjadi keterangan tentang kesusahan. Dirujuk dalam undang-undang wilayah: diterima pakai di NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 menjadikan amalan yang dilarang oleh sesuatu kod sebagai amalan 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 amalan yang diterima umum), diterima di NS (Act s.28(b)). Tenusu: selepas 2 bulan hanya secara luar biasa, dengan anestesia dan analgesia, tanpa banding. Daging lembu: kakitangan yang cekap; kawalan kesakitan selepas tunas melekat 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
New Zealand
Whole country
Kambing mesti diberi pelega sakit yang dibenarkan oleh doktor haiwan. Pengendali mesti 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
Sepanjang prosedur haiwan mesti berada di bawah pelega sakit yang dibenarkan oleh doktor haiwan. Pengendali mesti 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
Sepanjang prosedur haiwan mesti berada di bawah pelega sakit yang dibenarkan oleh doktor haiwan. Pengendali mesti terlatih atau berpengalaman dan dapat mengenali kesusahan.
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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
Sweden
Whole country
Dibenarkan tanpa sebab veterinar; oleh doktor haiwan, kakitangan kesihatan haiwan lain, atau seseorang yang doktor haiwan dapati sesuai.
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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
Dibenarkan tanpa sebab veterinar; oleh doktor haiwan, kakitangan kesihatan haiwan lain, atau seseorang yang doktor haiwan dapati sesuai.
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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
United Kingdom
England
Ubat bius mesti 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
Ubat bius mesti 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 pengendali atau kebajikan kawanan; Regulations ini tidak menyenaraikan sebarang syarat.
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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
Ubat bius mesti diberikan.
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An anaesthetic must be administered.
WSI 2007/1029, Sch. 2In force since 28 Mac 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026
What each status means
- Doktor haiwan sahaja
- Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
- Terhad
- Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.
- Dibenarkan
- Allowed.
The law on other procedures
- Pemotongan telinga
- Pemotongan ekor
- Pemotongan ekor (ternakan)
- Pembuangan kuku kelima
- Pembuangan putik tanduk
- Pembuangan kuku (onikektomi)
- Devokalisasi (pemotongan pita suara)
- Pemotongan paruh
- Pemotongan hujung sayap
- Pemotongan gigi
- Mulesing (pemotongan kulit punggung)
- Pemotongan balung
- Pembuangan taji
- Pemasangan cincin hidung
- Cap panas
- Cap beku
- Pemotongan otot ekor (tail setting)