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The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on her by sections 1 and 8(1) of the Animal Health Act 1981[1] and of all other powers enabling her in that behalf, makes the following Order - Title, extent, commencement and cessation 1. - (1) This Order may be cited as the Sheep and Goats Identification and Movement (Interim Measures) (England) (No. 2) Order 2002 and extends to England only. (2) This Order shall come into force on 6th September 2002 and shall cease to have effect on 1st February 2003. Interpretation 2. - In this Order -
Notification of holdings where sheep or goats are kept
(b) of the name and address of the occupier of the holding; and (c) whether sheep or goats or both are usually kept on the holding.
(2) The keeper shall notify the Secretary of State in writing of any change in the particulars specified in paragraph (1) within one month of such change.
(b) the total number of sheep moved; (c) one of the following marks -
(ii) where there is no S Mark, the Origin Mark or the mark made under article 8(4) or (5) of the Sheep and Goats Order 2000; (iii) where there is no mark as described in sub-paragraph (c)(i) or (ii), the F Mark or R Mark; or (iv) the individual identification number together with the Mark which was applied at the same time as the individual identification number;
(d) in the case of a sheep moved onto the holding, the address of the holding from which it came; in the case of a sheep being moved off the holding, the address of the holding to which it is going;
(ii) an F Mark which includes the letters "UK", and the individual identification number; or (iii) an X Mark and the individual identification number; and
(i) in the case of a ram that is identified, marked or tagged with an individual identification number for the purposes of article 3(2)(b)(xviii), 3(3)(d), 3(3)(g) or 3(3)(h) of the Disease Control (Interim Measures) (England) (No. 2) Order 2002, that individual identification number of the ram together with the Mark which was applied to it at the same time as that number.
(3) Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply in the case of a sheep -
(b) moved direct to a market for the purpose of sale for slaughter; (c) moved to a collecting centre before being moved to a slaughterhouse; or (d) returned direct to a holding from a market to which it had been sent for the purpose of sale for slaughter,
provided the keeper records the temporary mark applied to the sheep.
(b) the number of sheep sold; and (c) the name and address of the purchaser.
(5) In the case of a sheep marked in accordance with article 11 or re-marked in accordance with article 13(2)(b) or (c), the keeper shall, within 36 hours of marking or re-marking the sheep (as the case may be), record the new sheep flockmark and the previous one, if known.
(b) where the X Mark is applied at a holding other than an assembly centre, make a record of the X Mark and the individual identification number applied at the same time as the X Mark, cross-referenced with the Mark which has been recorded under paragraph (2)(c).
(7) The person making a record under this article shall retain the record for a period of six years.
(b) the total number of goats moved; (c) one of the following marks -
(ii) where there is no S Mark, the Origin Mark or the mark made under article 8(4) or (5) of the Sheep and Goats Order 2000; (iii) where there is no mark as described in sub-paragraph (c)(i) or (ii), the F Mark or R Mark; or (iv) the individual identification number together with the Mark which was applied at the same time as the individual identification number;
(d) in the case of a goat moved onto the holding, the address of the holding from which it came; in the case of a goat being moved off the holding, the address of the holding to which it is going;
(ii) an F Mark which includes the letters "UK", and the individual identification number, or (iii) an X Mark and the individual identification number; and
(i) in the case of a goat that is given an individual identification number for the purposes of article 3(2)(b)(xix) or 3(3)(e) of the Disease Control (Interim Measures) (England) (No. 2) Order 2002, that individual identification number of the goat together with the Mark which was applied to it at the same time as that number.
(3) Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply in the case of a goat -
(b) moved direct to a market for the purpose of sale for slaughter; (c) moved to a collecting centre before being moved to a slaughterhouse; or (d) returned direct to a holding from a market to which it had been sent for the purpose of sale for slaughter,
provided the keeper records the temporary mark applied to the goat.
(b) the number of goats sold; and (c) the name and address of the purchaser.
(5) In the case of a goat marked in accordance with article 11 or re-marked in accordance with article 13(2)(b) or (c), the keeper shall, within 36 hours of marking or re-marking the goat (as the case may be), record the new herdmark and the previous one, if known.
(b) where the X Mark is applied at a holding other than an assembly centre, make a record of the X Mark and the individual identification number applied at the same time as the X Mark, cross-referenced with the Mark which has been recorded under paragraph (2)(c).
(7) The person making a record under this article shall retain the record for a period of six years.
(b) tamper-proof; (c) printed or stamped with the required letters and numbers so that they are easy to read during the animal's lifetime; (d) such that it does not interfere with the well-being of the animal; and (e) red in colour when it bears an R Mark but not in any other case.
(3) A tattoo means a tattoo which is legible for the life of the animal.
(b) when marked on a tattoo, the flockmark or herdmark of that holding followed by the letter "F".
(5) An Origin Mark is -
(b) when marked on a tattoo, the flockmark or herdmark of the animal's holding of birth.
(6) An R Mark is -
(b) when marked on a tattoo, the flockmark or herdmark of the holding where the animal was kept at the time it was so marked, followed by the letter "R".
(7) An S Mark is the letter "S" followed by the flockmark or herdmark of the holding on which the animal was kept at the time it was so marked.
(b) is applied to an eartag at the same time as an Origin Mark, S Mark, F Mark, R Mark or X Mark is applied, or is tattooed on one of the animal's ears at the same time as an Origin Mark, S Mark, F Mark, R Mark or X Mark is tattooed on one of its ears; and (c) in the case of an eartag and subject to paragraph (10), immediately follows an Origin Mark, S Mark, F Mark, R Mark or X Mark or is applied to one side of the eartag on the other side of which is an Origin Mark, S Mark, F Mark, R Mark or X Mark.
(10) A number shall not fail to be an "individual identification number" by reason only that it is not applied to the same eartag as an Origin Mark, S Mark, F Mark, R Mark or X Mark where -
(b) the number was applied in England before 11th February 2002.
(11) A temporary mark shall be sufficiently distinctive to be described in the document required under article 12 and shall remain visible to the naked eye until the animal is slaughtered or returns to the holding from which it had been sent to market for the purpose of sale for slaughter or returns to the holding from temporary grazing land.
(b) a sheep or goat moved for the purpose of receiving veterinary treatment and then immediately returned to its holding of birth; or (c) a sheep or goat marked before the relevant date in accordance with article 8(4) or (5) or article 15 of the Sheep and Goats Order 2000.
Movements generally
(b) an S Mark indicating the flockmark or herdmark of the holding from which the animal is being moved; (c) an S Mark and an individual identification number; (d) an F Mark and an individual identification number; (e) an R Mark indicating the flockmark or herdmark of the holding from which the animal is being moved; or (f) an R Mark and an individual identification number.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply where -
(b) the animal is being imported from outside the European Union to a holding in England; (c) the animal is being moved from the holding to which it was imported from outside the European Union and is marked with an F Mark; (d) the animal is being moved from another Member State to a holding in England and is marked in accordance with Council Directive 92/102/EEC[6] on the identification and registration of animals; (e) the animal is being moved from a part of the British Islands outside England and is marked in accordance with the legislation in force in that part of the British Islands; (f) before the relevant date the animal was marked in accordance with article 8(4) or (5) of the Sheep and Goats Order 2000 and with an individual identification number; (g) the animal is marked with a temporary mark and is -
(ii) being moved direct to a market for the purpose of sale for slaughter; (iii) being moved to a collecting centre before being moved to a slaughterhouse; or (iv) returning direct to a holding from a market (other than a dedicated slaughter market) to which it had been sent for the purpose of sale for slaughter;
(h) the animal is being moved for the purposes of veterinary treatment, dipping or shearing;
(3) An animal shall not be moved to or from a show unless it is marked with an individual identification number together with the Mark which was applied at the same time as the individual identification number.
(ii) with an S Mark and with an individual identification number; (iii) with an F Mark and with an individual identification number; or (iv) with a mark applied under the Sheep and Goat Order 2000 and with an individual identification number; and
(b) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in respect of an animal which is being moved in accordance with sub-paragraph (a).
(5)
(ii) with an F Mark which includes the letters "UK", and with an individual identification number; or (iii) with an X Mark and an individual identification number which was applied at the same time as the X mark; and
(b) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in respect of an animal which is being moved in accordance with sub-paragraph (a).
Maximum number of marks
(b) a mark applied under the Sheep and Goats Order 2000; (c) a mark applied under legislation in force in a part of the British Islands outside England; (d) a mark applied in another Member State in accordance with Council Directive 92/102/EEC; or (e) a mark applied under a licence given under article 8 or 31 of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Order 1983[7].
Marking animals from outside the European Union
(b) the date of movement and the total number of animals being moved; (c) the mark described in paragraph (2); (d) the lot number in respect of an animal which is being moved from market; and (e) the individual identification number in respect of an animal which is being moved to an assembly centre.
(2) The document shall also specify -
(ii) where there is no S Mark, the Origin Mark or the mark applied under article 8(4) or (5) of the Sheep and Goats Order 2000; or (iii) where there is no mark as mentioned in sub-paragraphs (i) or (ii), the F Mark or the R Mark; (iv) the individual identification number together with the Mark which was applied at the same time as the individual identification number;
(b) any temporary mark in the case of an animal -
(ii) being moved direct to a market for the purpose of sale for slaughter; (iii) being moved to a collecting centre before being moved to a slaughterhouse; (iv) returning direct to a holding from a market to which it had been sent for the purpose of sale for slaughter; or (v) returning from temporary grazing land to the holding on which it was kept immediately prior to being moved to the temporary grazing land;
(c) where an animal is being moved to or from a show, the individual identification number together with the Mark which was applied at the same time as the individual identification number; or
(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of an animal which is being moved -
(b) for the purposes of veterinary treatment, dipping or shearing; (c) in the case of goats, for the purpose of being tattooed; or (d) from premises in a sole occupancy group to other premises in the same group.
(4) When the animal arrives at its destination, the person moving the animal shall give the document referred to in paragraph (1) above to the keeper at the holding of destination.
(b) apply -
(ii) where the original Mark was an F Mark, a tag with the letters "UK" followed by the flockmark or herdmark of the holding where the animal is kept followed by the letter F or a tattoo with the flockmark or herdmark of the holding where the animal is kept followed by the letter F; or (iii) where the original Mark was an R Mark, a new R Mark,
and cross-reference the new mark with the original Mark in the record kept under article 4 or 5; or
(3) When an S Mark has become illegible or is lost, the keeper shall, if he knows the details (specified in article 6(7)) that were on that mark, replace it with an identical mark.
Alteration of eartags and tattoos (Name of market operator sending the notice)
(This note does not form part of the Order) This Order, which extends to England only and ceases to have effect on 1st February 2003, revokes and substantially remakes, the Sheep and Goats Identification and Movement (Interim Measures) (England) Order 2002 (S.I. 2000/240) (implementing the provisions relating to sheep and goats of the Council Directive 92/102/EEC on the identification and registration of animals (O.J. No. L355, 5.12.92 p.32)). The main changes this Order makes to the earlier Order are -
(b) to amend the definition of "collecting centre" so as to bring it into line with other related legislation (Article 2); (c) to increase the maximum number of tags that can be applied to an animal (Article 10); (d) to require a keeper that receives new animals, to notify this fact to the local authority (Article 12); and (e) to require keepers to replace lost S Marks provided the detail of the original is known to the keeper (Article 13).
A regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared for this Order. Notes: [1] 1981 c. 22. See section 86(1) for the definitions of "the Ministers" and "the Minister". Functions of "the Ministers" so far as exercisable by the Secretaries of State for Scotland and Wales in relation to England, were transferred to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by the Transfer of Functions (Agriculture and Food) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3141) and were then transferred to the Secretary of State by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Dissolution) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/794).back [2] S.I. 2000/1673 to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.back [4] S.I. 1995/539 to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.back [6] OJ L355 of 5/12/92 p. 0032.back [7] S.I. 1983/1950. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2001/1962, S.I. 2001/2735, S.I. 2001/2841 and S.I. 2001/3140.back [8] S.I. 2002/240, as amended by S.I. 2002/764 and S.I. 2002/1349.back [9] S.I. 2002/240, as amended by S.I. 2002/764 and S.I. 2002/1349.back
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