SMR 08 Animal identification and registration - sheep and goats

Documents

Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) Order 2005
Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 1996
Sheep and Goats: Guidance for keepers in England Rules for identifying sheep and goats (PB13327)
This handbook explains the new rules for sheep and goat identification and recording from 31 December 2009. The handbook is designed to be a general guide to help you meet the law. You should make sure you keep and refer to any other publications sent by other government agencies relating to Common Agricultural Policy payment schemes and animal health and veterinary developments. Defra, PB13327, 2009.
Sheep: Holding Register (PB13281)
The holding register (or flock/herd record) is designed to meet the record keeping requirements for sheep and goats as laid down in Council Regulation (EC) 21/2004. Using it will also help fight against sheep and goats diseases by following the European Union system for tracing animal movements. The holding register should cover all animals on a single holding and should be retained for 3 years after the last animal has moved. Defra, PB13281, 2009.