Scottish Government

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Contents

1 Outline of the scheme
2 Eligibility
3 Claiming subsidy
4 Claim period
5 Withdrawals
6 Eligibility checks
7 Keeping records
8 Cattle inspections
9 Rules on ear tags
10 Penalties
11 Declarations and undertakings
12 Payments
13 Citizen's Charter targets
14 Data protection
15 Appeals and complaints
16 Legal base

Annex A Useful addresses and phone numbers
Annex B Ear-tag form
Annex C List of breeds that are not eligible for the SBCS

These notes cover the Scottish Beef Calf Scheme ( SBCS). Please read them carefully so you understand the rules of the scheme.

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