Livestock

Sheep and goat identification and record keeping - members only please login to view document

Ref: 506  4 January 2008

Following European legislation that will come into force on the 11th Jan 2008, this document explains the NEW requirements for double tagging of sheep and goats.

Disposal of fallen stock and other animal by-products - members only please login to view document

Ref: 509  10 January 2008

This NFU Business Guide provides information on the rules governing the disposal fallenstock

Animal welfare prosecutions - members only please login to view document

Ref: 151  31 October 2007

This document concentrates on allegations that a farmer has either transported an unfit animal or exposed an unfit animal for sale at market.

Becoming a milk producer processor: A beginner’s guide - members only please login to view document

Ref: 511  3 July 2007

This document is intended to give a guide to dairy farmers looking at the possibility of processing their milk, the pitfalls that they should be aware of and ultimately the benefits that can accrue.

Cattle identification and record keeping - members only please login to view document

Ref: 500  Status: Suspended 5 September 2007

This NFU document has been written to guide members on the current cattle identification and record keeping requirements.

Licensing of Small (low capacity) non-SRM Incinerators Burning Animal Carcases - members only please login to view document

Ref: 211  14 December 2007

All animal carcase incinerators now need to be licensed - ‘approved’ (including those incinerating only non-Specified Risk Material (SRM) carcases).

Livestock straying - members only please login to view document

Ref: 092  20 December 2007

This NFU Business guide document provides guidance on the law relating to liability for straying livestock.

Livestock worrying and control of dogs - members only please login to view document

Ref: 086  27 November 2007

This NFU business guide looks at what farmers can do when dogs are worrying their livestock.

On-farm slaughter of cattle, animal welfare considerations - members only please login to view document

Ref: 508  Status: Suspended 5 September 2007

A summary of the rules governing the on-farm slaughter or killing of cattle not intended for human consumption. The document covers stunning, bleeding and pithing, humane killing by firearms and how to obtain a registered slaughterman’s licence.

Private slaughter of livestock - members only please login to view document

Ref: 513  Status: Suspended 3 July 2007

This Business guide document is designed to give NFU members information about ‘private kill’ in light of the recent clarification by the FSA.