Legislation and regulations links - The Accidental Smallholder

There is a raft of legislation and regulations governing many of the activities smallholding involves, such as raising, killing and transporting livestock.

Legislation and regulations

• The Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order 2006

  Most smallholders will need to transport animals at some time or another. Like any other farmer, we are required to comply with the relevant legislation.
  http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3260/contents/made

• The Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Scotland) Regulations 2006

  Scottish regulations for the transport of livestock
  http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/606/contents/made

• The Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Wales) Order 2007

  Welsh regulations for the transport of livestock
  http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/1047/contents/made