Avian Influenza – latest situation, changes to the housing order, importance of continued biosecurity, ban on gatherings and how to register your birds.
Bluetongue – latest situation, parts of Somerset and East Devon are now in the Restriction Zone.
We know trading standards regulations can be complex, but understanding and following them is essential for your farming business to succeed.
We are here to help. Our trading standards officers work with and support farms and agriculture businesses by providing guidance and support to help comply with farming regulations.
The rules surrounding farming can be complex, so we provide a range of leaflets to help guide you through some of the most common issues with the laws that we are responsible for.
All movements must be recorded and reported. Make sure you’re aware of your responsibilities as a livestock owner.
We are responsible for monitoring and investigating animal health and welfare of livestock. Contact us if you are concerned about the welfare of animals.
Helping you to prevent outbreaks of disease and advice on what you must do if you suspect an outbreak.
Apply for your feed hygiene registration, check your current details and read our feed and food hygiene advice.
Keepers of food-producing animals or those that treat farm animals intended as food for human consumption must keep a record of all veterinary medicinal products bought for those animals.
All movements of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and deer must be recorded and reported to the appropriate agency. Download a movement record book.
Guidance including information on hygiene regulations, licensing, inspections and penalties.
Ensure you have valid transporter authorisation and understand the welfare regulations surrounding live animal transport.
Information about licensing requirements, disease prevention and animal welfare.
Website and helpline support for the farming community.
Most of the farms and smallholdings in Devon and Somerset tested are ensuring that their livestock have access to clean drinking water. In a round of Food Standards Agency-funded visits, … Continue reading
A family of livestock and dairy farmers have been banned from keeping cattle, sheep and pigs for 10 years, and each ordered to pay more than £3,000 in costs for … Continue reading
In response to the escalating number of cases of avian influenza and continued heightened risk levels in wild birds, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures came … Continue reading