Animal identification and traceability
Guidance on the requirements under the animal identification and traceability procedures covering Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Pigs.
Cattle
Guidance on the identification of cattle.
The British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) operate the Cattle Tracing System (CTS) on behalf of SEERAD. BCMS deal with the Registration (issue of cattle passports), Movements and Notification of deaths.
Sheep and Goats
Guidance concerning the identification and notification of movements are dealt with by the Scottish Animal Movement Unit (SAMU).
Pigs
Guidance concerning pig identification. Local Authorities inform the Scottish Animal Movement Unit (SAMU) of pig movements on behalf of producers.