Odstranjevanje rogov: the law by country
Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.
- Samo veterinar: 3 places
- Omejeno: 12 places
- Dovoljeno: 2 places
Avstralija
Whole country
Ni zakon sam po sebi; vsaka država odloča. Standardi: vešč izvajalec; lajšanje bolečine, razen če je žival mlajša od 6 mesecev ali mlajša od 12 mesecev ob prvem zapiranju v ograjen prostor, kjer jurisdikcija to starost odobrava.
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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
Obvezni kodeks po navedbi nacionalnega organa za standarde. Prebrali smo nacionalno besedilo, ne uredbe: vešč izvajalec; lajšanje bolečine, razen če je žival mlajša od 6 mesecev ali mlajša od 12 mesecev ob prvem zapiranju v ograjen prostor, kjer je to odobreno.
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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
Od 6 mesecev starosti je potreben analgetik ali anestetik, razen ob prvem zapiranju v ograjen prostor živali, mlajše od 12 mesecev, ki ni bila v ograjenem prostoru pred 6 meseci. Zakon Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), ki 2026-11-04 ni bil v veljavi, bo ob začetku veljavnosti razveljavil te predpise.
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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
Danska
Whole country
Pod anestetikom s podaljšanim lajšanjem bolečine, opravi veterinar; jedke snovi, gumijasti trakovi in elastratorji so prepovedani.
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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
Pod anestetikom s podaljšanim lajšanjem bolečine, opravi veterinar; jedke snovi, gumijasti trakovi in elastratorji so prepovedani.
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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
Estonija
Whole country
Opraviti, preden je tele staro 2 meseca; ni rutinsko pri odraslem govedu; kemikalije niso priporočljive. Stran agencije ne navaja številk členov; samega zakona ni bilo mogoče odpreti (Riigi Teataja zahteva brskalnik z omogočenimi skripti), zato preverite veljavno besedilo.
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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
Irska
Whole country
Koze, starejše od 8 dni, veterinar praktik.
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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
Veterinar praktik.
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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
Veterinar praktik.
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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: panožni kodeks, ne zakon. NFACC navaja, da zahteve Kodeksa v večini provinc niso izrecno zavezujoče, lahko pa so dokaz trpljenja. V provincialnem pravu je omenjen: sprejet v NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 prakso, ki jo kodeks prepoveduje, šteje za prepovedano), predpisan v SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), naveden kot obramba v NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) in BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, kot splošno sprejeta praksa), sprejet v NS (Act s.28(b)). Samo če je potrebno za zdravje in dobrobit koze, veterinar s sedacijo ali anestezijo in analgezijo.
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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: panožni kodeks, ne zakon. NFACC navaja, da zahteve Kodeksa v večini provinc niso izrecno zavezujoče, lahko pa so dokaz trpljenja. V provincialnem pravu je omenjen: sprejet v NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 prakso, ki jo kodeks prepoveduje, šteje za prepovedano), predpisan v SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), naveden kot obramba v NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) in BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, kot splošno sprejeta praksa), sprejet v NS (Act s.28(b)). Če je potrebno, veterinar z licenco z anestezijo in perioperativno analgezijo.
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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: panožni kodeks, ne zakon. NFACC navaja, da zahteve Kodeksa v večini provinc niso izrecno zavezujoče, lahko pa so dokaz trpljenja. V provincialnem pravu je omenjen: sprejet v NL (NLR 36/12; NLR 35/12 s.15 prakso, ki jo kodeks prepoveduje, šteje za prepovedano), predpisan v SK (Reg 1 s.3-4), naveden kot obramba v NB (Reg 2000-4 s.4(2), Sch A) in BC (B.C. Reg. 34/2019, kot splošno sprejeta praksa), sprejet v NS (Act s.28(b)). Molzne: po 2 mesecih samo izjemoma, z anestezijo in analgezijo, brez podvezovanja. Za meso: kompetentno osebje; obvladovanje bolečine po pritrditvi brstiča od 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
Nizozemska
Whole country
Koze, ki se redijo za proizvodnjo mleka ali na kmetijah za božanje.
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Goats kept for milk production or on petting farms.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.5Checked 4. nov. 2026
Določen poseg.
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Designated intervention.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.5Checked 4. nov. 2026
Določen poseg.
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Designated intervention.
Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2, art. 2.4Checked 4. nov. 2026
Nova Zelandija
Whole country
Koza mora dobiti lajšanje bolečine, ki ga odobri veterinar. Izvajalec mora biti usposobljen ali izkušen.
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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. maj 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026
Ves čas posega mora biti žival pod lajšanjem bolečine, ki ga odobri veterinar. Izvajalec mora biti usposobljen ali izkušen.
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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. maj 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026
Ves čas posega mora biti žival pod lajšanjem bolečine, ki ga odobri veterinar. Izvajalec mora biti usposobljen ali izkušen in sposoben prepoznati stisko.
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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
Švedska
Whole country
Dovoljeno brez veterinarskih razlogov; opravi veterinar, drugo osebje za zdravje živali ali oseba, ki jo veterinar šteje za primerno.
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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
Dovoljeno brez veterinarskih razlogov; opravi veterinar, drugo osebje za zdravje živali ali oseba, ki jo veterinar šteje za primerno.
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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
Združene države Amerike
Ohio
Po prebitju rogov je treba uporabiti lajšanje bolečine; izvesti ga je treba humano.
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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
Po prebitju rogov je treba uporabiti lajšanje bolečine; izvesti ga je treba humano.
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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
Združeno kraljestvo
England
Dati je treba anestetik.
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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
Dati je treba anestetik.
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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
Izvzeto zaradi varnosti rokovalca ali dobrobiti črede; te Uredbe ne navajajo pogoja.
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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
Dati je treba anestetik.
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An anaesthetic must be administered.
WSI 2007/1029, Sch. 2In force since 28. mar. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026
What each status means
- Samo veterinar
- Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
- Omejeno
- Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.
- Dovoljeno
- Allowed.
The law on other procedures
- Kupiranje ušes
- Kupiranje repa
- Kupiranje repa (rejne živali)
- Odstranitev volčjih krempljev
- Odstranjevanje rožnih zametkov
- Odstranitev krempljev (onihektomija)
- Odstranitev glasilk (devokalizacija)
- Krajšanje kljuna
- Amputacija konice krila
- Krajšanje zob
- Mulesing
- Odstranitev grebena in podbradkov
- Odstranitev ostrog
- Vstavljanje nosnega obročka
- Žigosanje z vročim železom
- Žigosanje z mrazom
- Zarezovanje repa (dvig)