Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 2632 of 2003).

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Animal health Data collection/reporting Transport/storage Swine
Geographical area: Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract: This Order introduces the following changes of substance in respect of Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) (Interim Measures) (England) (No. 2) Order 2002. It removes the cessation provision so that the Order now has permanent effect; they amend the provisions relating to the identification of pigs. It adds article 6 requiring slaughterhouse occupiers to record details of pigs that have not been identified under this Order. It extends the period that records must be retained from 3 to 6 years. Part 2 sets out record keeping requirements, including the requirement to keep movement records, sale records at an auction and records of the number of pigs on a holding. Part 3 defines identification marks and slapmarks and specifies the requirements for eartags. Part 6 regulates the movement of pigs and pet pigs and authorises the Secretary of State to approve holdings from which pigs may be moved without triggering the standstill period in the Disease Control (England) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1729) in the holding of destination. Part 7 prohibits the removal and replacement of identification marks, except in certain circumstances (articles 24 and 25).
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