Starting farming: complete compliance journey
- 5 steps
UK Statutory Instrument
2011
United Kingdom
The Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 2011
At a glance
Step-by-step journeys using this legislation
Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.
Becoming a livestock keeper: complete compliance guide
- 5 steps
Livestock movement issues: how to resolve
- 3 steps
What regulations apply to my farm?
- 3 steps
Moving livestock: quick compliance check
- 3 steps
Farmer compliance checklist
- 3 steps
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Supporting — topic alignment
4 guidesKey facts and requirements
Specific requirements and data extracted from this legislation.
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Livestock Movement Reporting Systems by Species
Quick reference for which reporting system to use for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Soil Association technical information (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Rare Breeds Survival Trust (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- DAERA - Farm animal identification (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- DAERA Farm Business Registration (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Welsh Government Rural Payments Wales (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Rural Payments and Services Scotland (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- EID Cymru sheep and goat reporting (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- APHIS NI cattle movement reporting (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- ScotEID cattle movement reporting (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Red Tractor poultry assurance standards (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
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Enforcement and responsible bodies
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APHA
PrimaryAnimal and Plant Health Agency
Safeguards animal and plant health for the benefit of people, environment and economy. Issues export health certificates, manages disease outbreaks, operates veterinary …
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …
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