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Animal Identification and Traceability

DescriptionAnimal Identification and Traceability
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Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication DateSeptember 03, 2003

Animal identification and traceability

Guidance on the requirements under the animal identification and traceability procedures covering Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Pigs.

Cattle

Guidance on the identification of cattle.

The British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) operate the Cattle Tracing System (CTS) on behalf of SEERAD. BCMS deal with the Registration (issue of cattle passports), Movements and Notification of deaths.

Sheep and Goats

Guidance concerning the identification and notification of movements are dealt with by the Scottish Animal Movement Unit (SAMU).

Pigs

Guidance concerning pig identification. Local Authorities inform the Scottish Animal Movement Unit (SAMU) of pig movements on behalf of producers.

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