Farmers typically move livestock under a general licence (excluding poultry.) That all movements are recorded means if there was a disease outbreak movements can be traced quickly.
Livestock Movements
To prevent the spread of disease there are a number of standstills which apply to animal movements. These are:
- 6 day standstill for cattle
- 6 day standstill for sheep
- 6 day standstill for goats
- 20 day standstill for pigs
Exemptions are allowed from the standstill periods if livestock are moved direct to a slaughter-houses or a dedicated slaughter market.
All movements of sheep to and from land with different Holding Numbers regardless of distance must be reported on the AML1 forms.
If you require information on all of the rules for movements please visit the Defra website via the link on this page.
Livestock Movement Forms
There are a number of difference licences for the species mentioned previously. These are:
- AML1 – Sheep and Goats
- AML24 – Deer
All movement documents must be completed and the new keeper at the destination address should send the top copy of the AML1 form to their local authority. If you are in Shropshire (Excluding Telford and Wrekin) please either;
- Post the signed copy of the AML1 to the address at the bottom of the page
- Email a scanned signed copy to the address at the bottom of the page
- Drop off a copy of the AML1 to the office at the address at the bottom of the page
- Fax a signed copy to 01743 254114
Please note that all movement licences should be sent to the office within 3 days.
If you are running low on AML1's please contact us for a supply of movement licences via the contact details on this page, or visit us at Shirehall.
If you are visiting us at Shirehall, contact main reception and ask them to direct you to Trading Standards.
Pig movements are now dealt with by BPEX at Stoneleigh. The e-AML2 system is an electronic notification system which has replaced the old paper based AML2 forms. For further help, please ring the BPEX help line on 0844 335 8400 or please visit the eAML2 website via the link on this page.
Markets
Strict bio-security measures are in place at markets:
- You cannot handle livestock at all (i.e. condition score sheep etc.) unless you are registered to do so as a buyer or vendor, and you are wearing suitable clothing free from visible signs of contamination, and footwear capable of being cleansed and disinfected.
- Markets provide vehicle washing points and footbaths to help minimise risks.
- Personal bio-security, as well as vehicle cleansing and disinfection, are a vital defence in ensuring that the possibility of the rapid spread of notifiable disease is reduced.
Please make sure you understand and are fully aware of all market rules, and please ensure you follow all the guidance on cleansing and disinfection and all directions from market staff, or Animal Health Inspectors who will be in attendance on market days.