Scottish Government

ISBN 978 1 78045 480 1 (Web publication only)
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This guidance explains the new rules for pig identification and registration from 1 October 2011.

The guidance is designed to be a general guide to help you meet the requirements of the law in relation to identification and registration. It does not cover the full range of legal requirements that apply if you keep pigs. You should make sure you keep and refer to any other publications sent by other government agencies relating to Common Agricultural Policy payment schemes and animal health and veterinary developments.

Further copies of the guidance are available from:

Directorate for Rural and Environment
Animal Health and Welfare Division
Animal Health - Disease Prevention Team

Tel No: 0131 556 8400
Fax No: 0131 244 6641
Email: livestock.id@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contents

Introduction
Getting started
What are the requirements?
Section 1: Identification
Section 2: Notification of movements
Section 3: The holding register
Section 4: Pig identification inspections
Section 5: Additional information
Annex A: Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate Offices
Annex B: Animal Health Divisional Offices
Annex C: Other useful organisations