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Animal Welfare (Cattle) Regulations 2023
22Tail docking of cattle
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22 Tail docking of cattle
A person who has the care or charge of any cattle must not allow the tail of an animal to be docked unless the person has received veterinary advice that tailing docking in relation the animal is necessary to treat injury or disease.
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.