Fjerning av hornanlegg: the law by country
Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.
- Kun av veterinær: 1 place
- Begrenset: 11 places
- Tillatt: 2 places
Australia
Whole country
Ikke lov i seg selv; hver delstat bestemmer. Standarder: etsende kjemikalier bare på en kalv yngre enn 14 dager som kan holdes borte fra moren i 4 timer og holdes tørr i 12 timer og ikke er våt; egnede verktøy og metoder.
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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
Etsende kjemikalier bare på en kalv yngre enn 14 dager, med tørr hud før og i 12 timer etter, holdt borte fra moren i 4 timer etter. Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), som ikke var i kraft 2026-11-04, vil oppheve disse forskriftene når den trer i kraft.
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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
Canada
Whole country
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: en bransjekode, ikke en lov. NFACC sier at kodens krav ikke uttrykkelig er bindende i de fleste provinser, men kan være bevis for lidelse. Provinsenes lovgivning viser til den: vedtatt i NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 gjør en praksis som koden forbyr til en forbudt praksis), foreskrevet i SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), nevnt som forsvar i NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) og BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, som allment akseptert praksis), akseptert i NS (Act s.28(b)). Kompetent opplært person, med analgesi, før hornanlegget fester seg og ikke over 21 dager; bare brennjern.
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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
National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice: en bransjekode, ikke en lov. NFACC sier at kodens krav ikke uttrykkelig er bindende i de fleste provinser, men kan være bevis for lidelse. Provinsenes lovgivning viser til den: vedtatt i NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 gjør en praksis som koden forbyr til en forbudt praksis), foreskrevet i SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), nevnt som forsvar i NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) og BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, som allment akseptert praksis), akseptert i NS (Act s.28(b)). Om nødvendig, av en autorisert veterinær med bedøvelse og perioperativ analgesi.
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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: en bransjekode, ikke en lov. NFACC sier at kodens krav ikke uttrykkelig er bindende i de fleste provinser, men kan være bevis for lidelse. Provinsenes lovgivning viser til den: vedtatt i NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 gjør en praksis som koden forbyr til en forbudt praksis), foreskrevet i SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), nevnt som forsvar i NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) og BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, som allment akseptert praksis), akseptert i NS (Act s.28(b)). Melkekyr: innen 2 måneders alder, med lokalbedøvelse og systemisk analgesi. Kjøttfe: så tidlig som praktisk mulig, med veterinærfaglig råd om smertekontroll.
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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
Irland
Whole country
Geiter som ikke er eldre enn 8 dager.
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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. mars 2014Checked 4. nov. 2026
Lam yngre enn 8 dager.
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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. mars 2014Checked 4. nov. 2026
Yngre enn 28 dager ved termisk kauterisering. S.I. 107/2014 tillater det uten bedøvelse bare yngre enn 15 dager.
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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. mars 2014Checked 4. nov. 2026
New Zealand
Whole country
Geita må gis smertelindring godkjent av en veterinær. Utføreren må være opplært eller erfaren.
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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. mai 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026
Under hele inngrepet må dyret være under smertelindring godkjent av en veterinær. Utføreren må være opplært eller erfaren.
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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. mai 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026
Under hele inngrepet må dyret være under smertelindring godkjent av en veterinær. Utføreren må være opplært eller erfaren og kunne gjenkjenne lidelse.
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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
Unge tamme drøvtyggere inntil 8 uker, med vilkår som hindrer spredning av sykdom. Versjon fra 1. januar 2022; en endring fra 2025 (307/2025) finnes og er ikke kontrollert.
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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
Storbritannia
England
Bare ved høyst 6 måneder; kjemisk kauterisering bare ved høyst 7 dager; enhver annen metode krever bedøvelse.
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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
Lekmann: kjemisk kauterisering inntil 7 dager; enhver annen metode krever bedøvelse.
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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
Unntatt for håndtererens sikkerhet eller flokkens velferd; disse forskriftene oppgir ingen betingelse.
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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
Ved 6 måneder eller yngre; kjemisk kauterisering ved 7 dager eller yngre; andre metoder krever bedøvelse.
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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. mars 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026
Tsjekkia
Whole country
Killinger inntil 4 uker ved kjemisk eller termisk kauterisering, uten bedøvelse, av en kvalifisert person. Teksten er lest i en juridisk forlags kopi av Act 246/1992 Sb. (sist endret 1. april 2025), ikke i den offisielle samlingen.
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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
Kalver inntil 4 uker ved kjemisk eller termisk kauterisering, uten bedøvelse, av en kvalifisert person. Teksten er lest i en juridisk forlags kopi av Act 246/1992 Sb. (sist endret 1. april 2025), ikke i den offisielle samlingen.
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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
Tyskland
Whole country
Uten bedøvelse bare for storfe yngre enn 6 uker.
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Without anaesthesia only for cattle under 6 weeks.
Tierschutzgesetz, s.5(3)Checked 4. nov. 2026
USA
Ohio
Akseptabelt hvis det gjøres humant; fjerning av hornanlegg før hornene bryter fram er tillatt uten smertebehandling.
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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
Akseptabelt hvis det gjøres humant; fjerning av hornanlegg før hornene bryter fram er tillatt uten smertebehandling. Tidligere versjon fra 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
What each status means
- Kun av veterinær
- Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
- Begrenset
- Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.
- Tillatt
- Allowed.
The law on other procedures
- Kupering av ører
- Halekupering
- Halekupering (husdyr)
- Fjerning av ulveklør
- Avhorning
- Kloamputasjon (onykektomi)
- Devokalisering (fjerning av stemmebånd)
- Nebbtrimming
- Vingeamputasjon
- Tannklipping
- Mulesing
- Fjerning av kam og hakelapper
- Fjerning av sporer
- Innsetting av nesering
- Brennmerking
- Frysemerking
- Innsnitt i halen (reising)