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  • Check if an equine establishment number (EEN) is valid

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    • Animal Health, Welfare and Trade

    Anyone with responsibility for any establishment where equines are kept must register the establishment with DAERA. 'Equines' means horses, ponies, donkeys, zebras and crossbreeds of those species. This service allows users to check if an equine establishment number (EEN) is valid.

    Before you start

    • You will need the equine establishment number (EEN) and the postcode of the establishment you wish to check
    Check if an equine establishment number (EEN) is valid

    Additional information

    • Registration of equine establishments - Questions and Answers
    • Single Lifetime Identification Document (horse passport)
    • Register equine and other non-farm animal establishments

    If you need help 

    Telephone

    • Telephone: 0300 200 7840
    • Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays)
    • Find out about call charges

    Email

    • Email your local DAERA Direct Regional Office
    • We aim to respond within 2 working days

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