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- Held for consideration in agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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BILL NUMBER:A9732
Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to prohibiting tail docking of cattle
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to prohibit tail docking of cattle.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill will amend section heading and subdivision 1 of section 368 of the agriculture and markets law, as added by chapter 1047 of the laws of 1965.
Justification
Although originally practiced as a method for controlling disease in cattle herds, the epidemiological benefits of tail docking have been thoroughly debunked. Tail docking has been proven to inflict physiological stress and chronic pain in cattle. It can also increase their chances of contracting tetanus and gangrene and limits their ability to use their tails to swat away flies. Tail docking is already illegal in equine herds and this cruel practice should be banned in cattle populations as well.
Prior legislative history
None
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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