Scottish Government

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Contents

A. Introduction

B. Updates to existing guidance
SMR 2 - Protection of groundwater against pollution
SMR 4 - Protection of water in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones ( NVZ)
SMR 7/8 - SMR 7/8 - Identification and registration of animals - cattle
SMR 9 - Restrictions on the use of plant protection products
SMR 11 - Food Law
SMR 12 - Prevention and control of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
GAEC 6 - Muirburn code
Set-aside penalties

C. New Statutory Management Requirements for 2007
SMR 18 - Welfare of farmed animals
SMR 16 - Welfare of farmed animals specific requirements for calves
SMR 17 - Welfare of farmed animals specific requirements for pigs

D. Annexes
Annex 1. Mutilations and interventions allowed under SMRs 16-18
Annex 2. Omitted page from the Addendum to 2006 SMR Breach Table document
Annex 3. Breach table for Set aside management requirements
Annex 4. Breach table for SMR 18 - Welfare requirements for farmer animals
Annex 5. Breach table for SMR 16 - Specific welfare requirements for calves
Annex 6. Breach table for SMR 17 - Specific welfare requirements for pigs