The movement of animals from livestock markets is licensed by us. We monitor the welfare of the animals moved and in the event of a disease outbreak trace the animals to prevent the spread of disease.

In the event of an outbreak of an infectious animal health disease work is co-ordinated by DEFRA.

Horses

We also enforce regulations governing horse sales at markets. We are an authorised body for the identification of horses for the issue of horse passports.

Horse identity verification fees

First horse £51.25
Additional horses identified on same occasion £25.60