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Documents relating to sheep and goats identification



The guidance below has been issued to all Sheep and Goat keepers in Wales.

If you would like a hard copy of the guidance please contact your local Welsh Assembly Government front office.

Rules for identifying sheep and goats

Rules for identifying sheep and goats

12/04/12
New rules for sheep and goats were introduced on 31 December 2009.
 
Pig keepers' guidance

Pig keepers guidance

26/01/12
Whether you keep one pig as a pet or a commercial herd you need to follow certain rules regarding the identification of your animal.
 

Movement documents

06/01/11
You can download the sheep and goat movement license and continuation sheet here.
 

Rules for identification and recording movements of sheep from 1 January 2011

02/12/10
Important information for sheep producers
 

Final report of Electronic Identification (EID) pilot to support management and legislative requirements on Welsh sheep farms

10/05/10
This co-funded Welsh Assembly Government and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) project considers the benefits and possible problems associated with farmer use of EID technology.
 

Food chain information - Cattle

28/04/10
The new rules apply to abattoirs across Great Britain.
 

Frequently asked questions

24/02/10
You will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions here.
 

Guidance for Keepers - Rules for identifying Sheep and Goats

12/01/10
This booklet replaces earlier guidance issued in 2008 and explains the rules that will apply in Wales from 31 December 2009.
 

Electronic Tagging (EID) leaflet

10/12/09
You can read the electronic tagging leaflet here.
 
Sheep and Goats: Annual Inventory 2009 - questions and answers

Questions and answers

16/03/09
Sheep and Goats: Annual Inventory - January 2009