29Spayed mark on cattle or buffalo

29 Spayed mark on cattle or buffalo (1) Immediately after a head of cattle or buffalo is spayed, the owner of the animal must mark 1 ear of the animal with a spayed mark. Fault element: Intentionally omitting to mark the ear with a spayed mark. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. (2) For subregulation (1), the owner must mark the ear by punching in its centre a hole that: (a) is circular; and (b) has a diameter of between 1.5 cm and 4 cm; and (c) does not destroy or alter an existing earmark. Fault elements: The person: (a) intentionally marks the ear; and (b) is reckless in relation to the placement, shape, size or destructive effect of the hole. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.

Part 2 Identification and registration of livestock, properties and other things Division 4 PIC system Livestock Regulations 2009 14 Division 4 PIC system