Farm Inspections
We have a programme of planned visits to farms. During these inspections, we
check livestock records for:
- Disease Control and tracing
- Farm movements
- Transport
- Breeding, births, deaths and Cattle Passports
- Use of medicines
- Retention and correct use of Animal Movement Licences (AMLs) - see Animal Movement Licence page for more details
We try to ensure the highest standards of disease control and animal welfare by:
- Inspecting livestock for signs of disease
- Ensuring that any sick or injured animals are cared for promptly
- Checking that livestock have access to adequate feed and water, and
inspecting buildings to ensure that ventilation, lighting and space
allowance meet required standards
- Advising on Codes of Good Practice for the Welfare of Livestock
- Bio-security
We check identification for traceability which is vital for notifiable disease control.
Most animals should be identified with ear tags, and there are strict regulations
surrounding this. Further information can be found on the Defra website by
clicking here.
In addition we carry out inspections of vehicles that are used to transport
animals, including trailers and horseboxes. Vehicles are checked for suitability
for transportation of animals. The condition of the animals and the
accompanying documentation is inspected, along with projected journey time
details.
