Changes to foot and mouth livestock movement schemes
Series: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food News Release ; (182/01) 11 May 2001, (1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: In response to veterinary advice, three important changes have been made to livestock movement schemes: the scope of the Longer Distance Movement Scheme has been extended, allowing the movement of male animals for breeding; occupational and local movement licences are now to be issued by Local Veterinary inspectors; the prohibition on moving animals under Longer Distance Movement Licences to premises within 1.0km of common or shared grazing has been lifted.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3719-36 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112612-1001 |
In response to veterinary advice, three important changes have been made to livestock movement schemes: the scope of the Longer Distance Movement Scheme has been extended, allowing the movement of male animals for breeding; occupational and local movement licences are now to be issued by Local Veterinary inspectors; the prohibition on moving animals under Longer Distance Movement Licences to premises within 1.0km of common or shared grazing has been lifted.