There are strict controls and restrictions around the movement of animals to prevent disease. Guidance can be found by following the below links:

• Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles
• Farm animal transport journey times
• Livestock transport vehicles
• Transporting horses by road
• Welfare of animals during transport
• Transporting livestock by road: paperwork
• Sheep: identification, records and movement
• Goats: identification, records and movement
• Identification and movement of pigs
• Animal health: movement restrictions

If you require further advice or assistance concerning animal health and welfare legislation relating to the livestock industry, please contact Trading Standards.