Rosemary,
Sorry should have made it clear that the rules quoted are for England under 2007 order 642. Similar rules for Wales exist but under regulation The Pigs (Records, Identificationand Movement) (Wales) Order 2008.
Hoverer Scotland where Rosemary is has different rules under a 1995 act. Summarised these are :
Pigs
Tagging:
All pigs must be identified before they are moved and in most cases a temporary mark (e.g. paint mark, slap mark or management eartag) is acceptable but for movements to an exhibition or show or for breeding purposes they must be marked with an eartag or tattoo with
• “UK” + Herdmark + individual number
(so can go to abattior under a paint mark)
Farm Records:
Records of pig movements must be kept by keepers for 3 full calendar years (in England this is 6 years);
Annual Inventory:
A record must be made of the maximum number of pigs on a holding at least annually (same as England)
Movement Document:
All pig movements must be accompanied by either a self-declaration movement document or a licence issued by the local authority or DVM. A copy of the self-declaration movement document must be sent to the local authority within 3 days of the movement. A copy of the declaration/licence must be retained at the holding of destination for 6 months (totally different form, but retention period is the same).
Anyone any idea why Scotland has more sensible rules -
- don't need to answer that.