Farm animal tracing and identification
There are strict rules which govern the
movement of farm animals to prevent the spread of disease. Each
animal must be identifiable, so that their movements can be
checked.
In the event of a disease outbreak the precise location of all
livestock is essential for effective measures to control and
eradicate highly contagious viruses.
To try and stop the spread of disease there are strict rules
controlling the identification and movements of livestock. These
rules apply to you even if you only keep one animal of the species
covered.
Below are links to advice leaflets which are available to
download:
Additional information is available from
The Welsh Assembly Government and the Department for Food and Rural
Affairs (DEFRA):
Advice
Our Animal Health officers provide advice and guidance to the
agricultural community to help with compliance and ease the burden
of newly generated legislation.
On a day to day basis we provide advice on subjects such as:
- Identification and tagging of animals
- Movement licensing and records
- Emerging farming issues
- Advise when legislation changes