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Licence summary
Keepers of pigs are required to register holdings where pigs are kept and must maintain records of all pig movements.
When pigs are moved a self declaration movement document or a licence issued by the local authority or Divisional Veterinary Manager must accompany the animals on their journey. Where a self declaration movement document is used a copy must be forwarded to the local authority within 3 days. The local authority will in turn notify the Scottish Animal Movement Unit (SAMU) of the details of the movement.
Eligibility criteria
In the event of disease outbreak, the precise location of all livestock is essential for effective measure to control and eradicate highly contagious diseases.
Self declaration movement documents are therefore used to record the details of a movement in instances where keepers move pigs from a farm. The type of declaration to be used (Schedule 2, Schedule 3, or Schedule 4) will depend on the purposes for which the pigs are being moved and the destination to which the pigs are being moved to.
Schedule 2: Movement of pigs from a farm form of declaration
Schedule 3: Movement of pigs from a farm for breeding, exhibition, artificial insemination, or veterinary treatment form of declaration
Schedule 4: Movement of pigs on return to farm after movement from farm for breeding purposes form of declaration
Keepers need to be aware of the requirements being placed upon them when using self declaration movement documents and understand that movements are made under the authority of and in accordance with the conditions of licence issued by Scottish Ministers under the Disease Control (Interim Measures) (Scotland) Order 2002.
No fees are payable. This is simply a notification process with the requirement being to forward a copy of the relevant self declaration to the local authority within 3 days.
Regulation summary
Application evaluation process
Animal Health is delivered on a joint basis with Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Councils.
For further information on the keeping and movement of pigs| please see Stirling Council's website.
For more information on Animal Health please see Trading standards publications| on the Stirling Council website.
You can also contact Animal Health| based in Stirling Council using the contact details shown.
Animal Health will process notifications as quickly as possible. A copy of each self declaration movement document that is received will be forwarded on to the Scottish Animal Movement Unit and to another local authority if required.
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This is only a notification process so this means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period.
If you have any queries regarding the self declaration and notification process in relation to pig movements please contact the Animal Health| based in Stirling Council using the contact details shown.
Apply
For application forms, please visit Animal Health| on the Stirling Council website or contact them using the contact details shown.
Failed application redress
Please contact Animal Health| based in Stirling Council in the first instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact Animal Health| based in Stirling Council in the first instance.
Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form of a letter. Please ensure you obtain proof of delivery.
If the outcome is still unsatisfactory, UK residents may contact Consumer Direct| for further advice. Residents from outside the UK may contact the UK European Consumer Centre|.
Other redress
For example; about noise, pollution, etc should be directed to the Environmental Protection Unit|.
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