Animal movement
DEFRA (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) operate a rigorous regime of licensing controls over the movement of a range of animals including:
When do I need a licence?
The conditions which apply to these movements vary according to:
- the type of animal,
- the destination,
- the purpose of the movemenmt
In addition, these conditions are constantly being altered and so it is important that you make yourself aware of the latest conditions when applying for a movement licence.
The licences can be obtained from your local DEFRA (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) office.
Further information
All the information regarding the conditions are available on the DEFRA website.
If you witness an incident in the city involving the movement of animals you may also report it to Public Protection.
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