Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1965 it is unlawful to castrate a male bovine over six months of age without the use of an anaesthetic. It is the responsibility of the owners of farm animals to ensure that animals on their farms do not endure unnecessary pain or suffering. On an ongoing basis, my Department seeks to ensure that optimum animal welfare standards apply on farms.