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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: Chocolatenina on October 22, 2009, 06:48:48 pm

Title: holding number
Post by: Chocolatenina on October 22, 2009, 06:48:48 pm

im hoping to get 2 weaners and i have read that you need a holding numer.How do i go about getting one?

Title: Re: holding number
Post by: BillyBerridge on October 22, 2009, 07:28:47 pm

You need to ring your local council and register you land as a holding, they will provide you with a holding number (CPH)

Title: Re: holding number
Post by: little blue on October 22, 2009, 07:39:31 pm

DEFRA will tell you your local office number, it may not be that local! But they'll issue your number, and we've always found them really helpful

Title: Re: holding number
Post by: shetlandpaul on October 22, 2009, 09:15:33 pm

and don't forget the herd number.

Title: Re: holding number
Post by: Mr Pig on October 23, 2009, 09:07:48 am

You get your CPH number by contacting the RPA on 0845 603 7777. You must then register with your local Animal Health Office to obtain a Herd Mark. Finally, contact your local Trading Standards Office for Animal Movement Licences.