S.L. 439.12 Art. 12therapeutic or part of the when In such advice of a are less than castration of supervision by

All surgical interventions carried out for reasons other than diagnostic purposes which result in damage to or the loss of a sensitive body or the alteration of bone structure shall be prohibited. However, beak trimming may be authorised by the competent authority other measures to prevent feather pecking and cannibalism are exhausted. cases, it shall be carried out only after consultation and on the veterinarian and shall be carried out by qualified staff on chickens that ten days old. In addition, the Competent Authority may authorise the chickens. The castration shall only be carried out under veterinary personnel who have received a specific training.

Schedule II [Regulation 4(3)] Notification and documentation

The following requirements shall apply: