Tail Docking and Dew Claw Removal (Dogs) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 128 of 2014). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Marking/identification Offences/penalties Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine under section 36 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, set out the conditions under which the docking of a dog’s tail is permitted. Such operation is only permitted when done by a veterinary practitioner or a veterinary nurse (within the meaning of the Veterinary Practice Act 2005) on certain dogs and in certain circumstances. They also concern microchips in dogs. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. Legislation | Ireland | 2013 (2022) Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Biosecurity, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Birds, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX