S.L. 439.18 Art. 5Surgical operations.

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulation 4, it shall not be permissible to carry out any of the following surgical operations:

(a) surgical operations for the purpose of modifying the appearance or performance of an animal through the removal or alteration of a part or more parts of the animal’s body;

(b) tail docking;

(c) devocalization;

(d) declawing;

(e) defanging; and

(f) ear cropping.

(2) The general prohibition contained in sub-regulation (1) is subject to derogations where the mentioned interventions are required for curative purposes and, or in the interest of the well-being of the animal.

(3) All interventions shall be performed by a warranted and registered veterinary surgeon.