The Cattle Identification Regulations 1998

Completion of cattle passports when cattle are moved

18.—(1) When cattle are moved off a holding, the keeper shall ensure that the cattle passport is marked with the date of movement and is signed in the appropriate place by him.

(2) When cattle are moved on to a holding other than a slaughterhouse, the keeper (or, in the case of a market, the operator of the market) shall ensure that the cattle passport is marked with—

(a) the date of movement on to the holding,

(b) the official County, Parish and Holding number (and Herd number if there is one) of the holding, and

(c) the name, address and signature of the keeper (or, in the case of a market, the operator of the market);

within 36 hours of the arrival of the animal on the holding and in any event before it is moved off the holding.

(3) When cattle are moved on to a licensed slaughterhouse, the operator shall—

(a) record on the passport that the animal has been slaughtered, and the date of slaughter;

(b) mark the passport with the name and address of the slaughterhouse;

(c) sign it, and

(d) give it to the official veterinary surgeon or his representative forthwith.

(4) Any person who fails to complete a cattle passport in accordance with this regulation shall be guilty of an offence.