Transporting livestock by road
(for England and Wales)
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Anyone transporting animals on journeys of more than 65 km as part of an economic activity must hold a valid transporter authorisation to do so.
Farmers, transporters or attendants using road vehicles for transporting farm animals, poultry or horses in connection with an economic activity must have received appropriate training. They must also hold a certificate of competence issued by an independent body nominated by Defra. This replaces the current requirement for certification by employers or self-assessment of self employed transporters/farmers.
An Animal Transport Certificate (ATC) must be completed for every journey unless an exemption is met.
