Holders of both Type 1 (over 65km and up to eight hours) and Type 2 (over eight hours) transporter authorisations will need to re-apply. Knowlhill These have been produced to aid statutory completion and return of journey logs by transporters where the drivers are not from the United Kingdom. Current Council of Europe recommendations are listed below. Designated vehicle approval certifying bodies can advise on how and where to obtain suitable equipment. The application forms and guidance notes are below: Applicants for transporter authorisations are required to declare any Home Office Simple Cautions or convictions under legislation on the protection of animals (as listed in the Guidance Notes) that they or anyone transporting animals under the authority of their Authorisation have, or any current Court Orders restricting them from ownership, keeping or being in control of any animals. Because some journeys involve a number of rests and transfer points, extension sheets to sections 1 and 4 of the journey log are available and should be used to help record the full journey. Added a link to slaughter detailed guide. The UK Government has reversed its position on two issues in response to our campaigning and the House of Lords amendments. Over the past few years of campaigning, together, we've achieved fundamental change for animals with the Agriculture Bill, including: What happens to animal welfare as we exit from the EU. The code provides game farmers with information on how to meet the welfare needs of their animals, as required under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. IP21 5QZ Taking a big step forwards on labelling, with a consultation on the method of production labelling likely to be published before the end of the year. The welfare of rabbits is protected by the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007. 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The welfare of turkeys are protected by the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007. LS12 4HP This guide provides advice on the legislation and codes of practice designed to protect animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter. With the completion of the Ag Bill there are still ways to protect our farm animal welfare standards, which we'll continue to campaign on. Email: information@cityandguilds.com We refer to the provision of this information as an Animal Transport Certificate (ATC). Scottish Skills Testing Service are designated undertake assessments for competence and award competence certificates to transport: cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, equines and poultry (including game birds). The Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) has been extended for three years and will be a requirement for all future trade deals. Email: agrifood@saiglobal.com, NSF Certification UK Ltd The ‘Five Freedoms’ were developed by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) and have been widely used as a framework for animal welfare legislation and assurance scheme standards. Please contact the certifying bodies directly for information on how to get a vehicle or container approved. In order to ensure continuity, holders are advised to re-apply before their existing transporter authorisations expire. Similar legislation exists in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In some instances, the standards have also been used by UK and overseas governments and governmental bodies to inform legislation and associated guidance/recommendations. They enforce compliance with journey times through checks of journey documentation. There is also a Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Ducks, which continues to apply under the new Animal Welfare Act. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone. Transporters and handlers of vertebrate animals and market and assembly centre staff handling animals, are required to undertake training in the relevant technical provisions of Regulation 1/2005. The standards are set at the limit of what is achievable, in terms of animal husbandry and commercial viability, and aim to deliver improved animal welfare above and beyond 'standard' or typical UK production. The RSPCA helps animals in England and Wales. This helps to ensure that the RSPCA welfare standards continue to be at the forefront of farm animal care and welfare, and are also achievable on commercial farms. Armley Kent PO Box 6236 Anyone who has been convicted or given a Home Office Simple Caution under such legislation, in the three years prior to their application, will generally be refused an Authorisation. The Animal Transport Certificate is required to inform the following: origin and ownership of animals; place of departure and destination; date and time of departure and expected duration of journey. This includes amongst others: The regulation also applies to those working at: The regulation does not apply to the transport of animals where this is not in connection with economy activity.