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1. If a person is a dealer in cattle or pigs, he shall not engage in intra-Community trade in cattle or pigs unless he complies with the provisions of this Part.
2. The dealer shall be registered with the Department, approved by the Department in accordance with this Part, and have a registration number issued by the Department.
3. The Department shall only issue an approval if it is satisfied that the dealer will comply with the provisions of this Part.
4. The dealer shall ensure that he only imports or exports animals that are identified and come from herds that are officially free from tuberculosis, brucellosis and leukosis, or are slaughter animals meeting the requirements of Article 6.3 of Council Directive 64/432/EEC.
5. The dealer shall keep a record for all cattle and pigs which he imports or exports, either on the basis of identification numbers or marks on the animals, and keep the record for three years, of—
(a)the name and address of the seller;
(b)the origin of the animals;
(c)the date of purchase;
(d)the categories, number and identification of bovine animals;
(e)the registration number of the holding of origin or the herd of origin of pigs;
(f)the registration number of the transporter or the licence number of the lorry delivering and collecting animals;
(g)the name and address of the buyer and the destination of the animals;
(h)copies of route plans and numbers of health certificates.
6. In the case of a dealer who keeps animals on his premises, the dealer shall ensure that—
(a)specific training in the care and welfare of animals is given to the staff in charge of the animals;
(b)all necessary steps are taken to prevent the spread of disease.
7.—(1) The dealer shall only use premises approved for the purpose by the Department under this paragraph.
(2) The Department shall issue an approval number for premises approved under this paragraph if it is satisfied that the premises comply with Article 13.2 of Council Directive 64/432/EEC.
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