Archive for 'sheep'
Good news for sheep tagged before 2010
A leaflet and poster explaining the new rules for sheep tagged before 2010. Further information Sheep identification and movement
Electronic identification of sheep: Ordering your tags
The official Ear Tag Allocation System (ETAS) supplies electronic identification (EID) numbers to your tag manufacturer. These must by law be used when sheep are being tagged for the first time on or after 31 December 2009. Further information Sheep identification and movement
Electronic identification (EID) in sheep – Your technical guide
This leaflet has been produced for sheep farmers in England to explain why some sheep need to have electronic identification (EID) tags and how electronic reading and recording works.
Sheep identification: Do not use stocks of old tags
A leaftlet explaining that sheep must be correctly identifed before being moved and not to use stocks of old tags.
Sheep and Goat Movement Reporting – Changes from 1 January 2011
A leaflet describing the sheep and goat movement reporting changes from 1 January 2011.
Quick guide – new rules for identifying sheep from 31 December 2009
A quick guide explaining the new rules for identifying sheep from 31 December 2009.
Individual reporting requirements for sheep and goats
A leaflet decribing important information for sheep and goat keepers in England.
Sheep EID – Reading and recording requirements for slaughterhouses in England and Wales
This guidance explains how the new rules for sheep and goat identification and recording, which took effect from 31 December 2009, apply to slaughterhouses.
Sheep and Goat Keepers – England – Rules for movements within a business, changed on 31 December 2009
A leaflet describing how rules for movements within a business have changed on 31 December 2009.
Guidance for keepers in England and Wales – Sheep and Goats – Movements to Show Grounds
This guidance explains what keepers and show organisers should do to comply with the rules governing the recording and reporting of movements of sheep and goats to shows.