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Kupiranje repa (rejne živali): 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 Kupiranje repa (rejne živali) is regulated across 20 places
  • Prepovedano: 1 place
  • Omejeno: 20 places

Avstralija

Whole country

OmejenoOvca

Ni zakon sam po sebi; vsaka država odloča (obvezno v QLD, SA, TAS od aprila 2026). Standardi: vešč izvajalec; starejše od 6 mesecev zahteva lajšanje bolečine in obvladovanje krvavitve; pustiti štrcelj z vsaj enim otipljivim prostim sklepom.

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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

OmejenoOvca

Obvezni kodeks po navedbi nacionalnega organa za standarde. Prebrali smo nacionalno besedilo, ne uredbe: vešč izvajalec; starejše od 6 mesecev zahteva lajšanje bolečine in obvladovanje krvavitve; pustiti vsaj en otipljiv prosti sklep.

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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

OmejenoOvca

Od 6 mesecev starosti sta potrebna analgetik ali anestetik in zdravljenje krvavitve; pustiti štrcelj z vsaj enim otipljivim prostim sklepom. 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 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

OmejenoOvca

Starejše od 6 mesecev zahteva lajšanje bolečine in ukrepe proti krvavitvi; pustiti vsaj en sklep, ki štrli iz križa, razen če je veterinar prepričan, da je odstranitev vseh sklepov v največjo korist ovce.

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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

Češka

Whole country

OmejenoOvca

Jagnjeta, mlajša od 8 dni, brez anestezije, usposobljena oseba. Besedilo je prebrano v izvodu pravnega založnika Act 246/1992 Sb. (nazadnje spremenjen 1. aprila 2025), ne v uradni zbirki.

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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

OmejenoPrašič

Pujski, mlajši od 7 dni, brez anestezije, usposobljena oseba. Besedilo je prebrano v izvodu pravnega založnika Act 246/1992 Sb. (nazadnje spremenjen 1. aprila 2025), ne v uradni zbirki.

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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

Danska

Whole country

OmejenoOvca

Z elastratorjem 2.-7. dan življenja, oseba, odgovorna za jagnje, tako da ostane štrcelj, ki pokriva anus in vulvo; sicer samo iz veterinarskih razlogov, opravi veterinar.

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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

Estonija

Whole country

PrepovedanoOvca

Agencija pravi, da rezanje repov ni dovoljeno pri drugih živalih kot pri pujskih. 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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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

OmejenoPrašič

Samo če se v čredi opazi kanibalizem, za zdravje in dobrobit drugih prašičev. 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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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

Irska

Whole country

OmejenoOvca

Gumijasti obroček pod 8 dni, sicer veterinar; ohraniti dovolj repa, da pokrije vulvo ali 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

OmejenoPrašič

Neredno, mlajše od 8 dni, ob dokazu poškodb in po mnenju veterinarja o okolju in upravljanju objekta.

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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

Kanada

Whole country

OmejenoOvca

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)). Odloča se na podlagi tveganja in koristi za dobrobit; kirurško kupiranje in jagnjeta, starejša od šest tednov, samo veterinar z anestezijo in analgezijo; brez gumijastih obročkov po šestih tednih; ne krajše od distalnega konca repne gube.

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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

OmejenoPrašič

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)). Po 7 dneh starosti z obvladovanjem bolečine; od 2016-07-01 v kateri koli starosti z analgetiki.

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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

OmejenoOvca

Dovoljeno le, kot dovoljuje kodeks, sprejet v Animal Protection Standards Regulations (NLR 36/12 sprejema NFACC Sheep Code), ali na podlagi ugotovitve veterinarja o poškodbi ali medicinski potrebi.

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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

Nemčija

Whole country

OmejenoOvca

Brez anestezije samo za jagnjeta, mlajša od 8 dni; elastični obročki so dovoljeni za jagnjeta.

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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

OmejenoPrašič

Brez anestezije samo za pujske, mlajše od 4 dni.

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Without anaesthesia only for piglets under 4 days.

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

Nizozemska

Whole country

OmejenoOvca

Samo Suffolk, Hampshire Down in Clun Forest, ne starejši od 7 dni, z dokumenti rodovnika staršev; elastični trakovi niso več dovoljeni (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

OmejenoPrašič

Konica repa pujskov, ne starejših od 4 dni, kadar so ugotovljene poškodbe in ukrepi proti grizenju repov niso uspeli.

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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

Nova Zelandija

Whole country

OmejenoOvca

Mlajše od 6 mesecev: samo vroče železo ali gumijasti obroček in ne krajše od distalnega konca repne gube. Od 6 mesecev: veterinar (ali študent veterine pod nadzorom) z lajšanjem bolečine. Izvajalec mora biti usposobljen ali izkušen in sposoben prepoznati stisko.

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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. maj 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026

OmejenoPrašič

Mlajše od 7 dni: čist rez, ki ne trga tkiva. Od 7 dni: veterinar (ali študent veterine pod nadzorom) z lajšanjem bolečine. Izvajalec mora biti usposobljen ali izkušen in sposoben prepoznati stisko.

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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

Slovaška

Whole country

OmejenoOvca

Majhni prežvekovalci, rojeni na Slovaškem, do starosti 8 dni. Različica z dne 1. januarja 2022; obstaja sprememba iz leta 2025 (307/2025), ki ni bila preverjena.

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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

Združene države Amerike

New Jersey

OmejenoOvca

Lahko ga opravi oseba z znanjem, po FASS Guide (2010) in Battaglia's Handbook of Livestock Management (2007). Pododstavek je bil prepisan z učinkom od 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

OmejenoPrašič

Lahko ga opravi oseba z znanjem.

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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

OmejenoOvca

Sprejemljivo, če se izvede humano. Odgovorna stran izbere metodo in morebitno lajšanje bolečine ter upošteva starost, težo, okolje, objekte in varnost. Prejšnja različica iz leta 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

Združeno kraljestvo

England

OmejenoOvca

Ohraniti je treba dovolj repa, da pokrije vulvo ali anus. Gumijasti obroček ali podobno samo do 7 dni; vsaka druga metoda zahteva anestetik.

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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

OmejenoPrašič

Samo potem, ko so bili preizkušeni ukrepi glede okolja ali upravljanja in so poškodbe zaradi grizenja repov še vedno dokazane; hitra in popolna prekinitev; anestetik in podaljšana analgezija pri 7 dneh ali več.

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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

OmejenoOvca

Laik: ohraniti dovolj repa, da pokrije vulvo ali anus; gumijasti obroček do 7 dni; druga sredstva, kot je vroče železo za kupiranje, do 3 mesece.

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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

OmejenoPrašič

Laik: samo po drugih ukrepih proti grizenju repov in ob poškodbah, ki se še pojavljajo; do 7 dni brez anestetika, hitra in popolna prekinitev.

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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

OmejenoOvca

Ovce na kmetijah na kmetijskem zemljišču, za zdravje živali. Po 3 mesecih ali kirurško kupiranje samo veterinar; ohraniti dovolj repa, da pokrije vulvo ali 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

OmejenoPrašič

Prašiči na kmetijah na kmetijskem zemljišču, ob dokazu poškodb repa po drugih ukrepih; hitra in popolna prekinitev; po 7 dneh samo veterinar, pod anestezijo s podaljšano analgezijo.

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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

OmejenoOvca

Dovolj repa, da pokrije vulvo ali anus. Gumijasti obroček samo do 7 dni; vsaka druga metoda zahteva anestetik.

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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

OmejenoPrašič

Samo potem, ko drugi ukrepi proti grizenju repov niso uspeli; hitra in popolna prekinitev; anestetik in podaljšana analgezija pri 7 dneh ali več.

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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

What each status means

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

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