19Castration of cattle

19 Castration of cattle

(1)  A person castrating cattle must –

(a) have the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to undertake the procedure, or be under the direct supervision of a person who has such knowledge, experience and skills; and

(b) use appropriate tools and methods to undertake the procedure.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  Subject to subregulation (3) , a person who has the care or charge of any cattle must ensure that castration is not carried out on an animal that is 6 months of age or older unless the animal is given a suitable analgesic or is anaesthetised.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  If the first yarding of an animal does not occur before the animal is 6 months of age, castration may be carried out on that animal without it being given a suitable analgesic or anaesthetic despite the fact that it is 6 months of age or older provided that –

(a) castration is carried out at the first yarding of the animal; and

(b) the animal is less than 12 months of age.