From time to time, we conduct roadside checks on vehicles that are being used for the transportation of livestock. This will also include trailers and horseboxes, as well as vehicles carrying poultry.

The vehicles are checked to ensure that they are safe and suitable for the animals being transported. The driver’s authorisation and journey paperwork are also checked.

Transporter Authorisation application forms and guidance notes are available from the Defra website via the link on this page.

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