27Tail docking of cows, heifers and calves—the Act, s 12(2)

27 Tail docking of cows, heifers and calves—the Act, s 12(2)

27 Tail docking of cows, heifers and calves—the Act, s 12(2)

(1) The circumstances in which a person may dock the tail of a calf that is less than 6 months old are that—

(a) the person is a veterinary practitioner, and

(b) the docking is necessary to treat an injury or disease of the animal.

(2) The circumstances in which a person may dock the tail of a cow or heifer or a female calf that is 6 months of age or older are that—

(a) the person is a veterinary practitioner, and

(b) the docking is necessary to treat an injury or disease of the animal.