Animal Movements

All movements of cattle, deer, sheep, goats and pigs are controlled by a general licence. 

Holdings are still subject to a standstill period and bio security measures.

Failure to comply with the rules laid down in the licences may result in revocation of the
general licence and/or prosecution.

Licences relating to the movement of cattle, pigs, deer and sheep and goats are available
to be downloaded from the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (DEFRA)
website.

Download a copy of the appropriate licence from DEFRA’s website.

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