Livestock registrations and movement reporting during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Restrictions introduced by coronavirus have resulted in organisations enabling homeworking wherever possible. Key services such as livestock registrations and movement reporting are ongoing. But we encourage all keepers to use electronic reporting channels where possible. You can find out how to register at the websites listed below. Using postal services to report movements on paper could result in a delay. So you should consider this before moving animals.

Tag manufacturers and suppliers are classed as critical supply businesses. They remain open, but keepers should ensure they have enough animal tags on their holding. Again, delays in postal services could result in delivery delays. So, when ordering tags, you must ensure you allow enough time.

You should contact the relevant service:

• if you have any livestock registration and movement queries
• if you have any issues with the current reporting timescales

You should also check for any changes to reporting processes during this time.

Livestock	Organisation	Website	Telephone	Self Service Line	Email
Sheep/goats		https://www.eidcymru.org	01970 636959		contact@eidcymru.org
Cattle		http://www.bcms.gov.uk	0345 0503456	0345 0111212 Eng 0345 0111213 Wel	bcmsenquiries@rpa.gov.uk
Pigs		https://www.eaml2.org.uk	0844 3358400		https://www.pighub.org.uk/iip/footer_nav/contactus.eb
Horses	Keepers can contact their local Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO) or their specific breed PIO	https://gov.wales/horse-passports-issuing-organisations-manage-studbooks			EquineIDceffylau@gov.wales

Friends, relatives, or neighbours can continue to assist you, if necessary. But you must follow government social distancing guidelines.

You can contact our Farm Liaison Service (FLS) if you need help or guidance.

For any other livestock identification and movement reporting queries, please contact us. 

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