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  • Identification, registration and movement of cattle ( Bovine Animals)

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    • Animal Health, Welfare and Trade, 
    • Identification, registration and movement

    If you own or have responsibility for any establishment where cattle are kept, you must register the establishment with DAERA to obtain a Bovine Animal Group Number (AGN). You must also identify the animals and keep records of and report to DAERA, births, deaths and movements of cattle.

    How to apply for a Bovine AGN (commonly known as a herd number)

    How to amend details for an existing Bovine AGN

    How to Identify Bovine Animals

    How to Notify Bovine Births

    How to Notify Bovine Deaths

    How to Notify Bovine Movements (including imports/exports)

    How to Notify amendments to Bovine Animal Details

    How to Keep the Required Records for Bovine Animals

    Bovine IRM Legislation 

    Bovine Animal and Establishment (Herd) Statuses – A status is an indicator of something associated with an animal/Herd which may well affect its freedom of movement and suitability for the human food chain.

    Registration for Online services – This enables you to notify births, deaths and movements and view your herd list online.

     

     

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