Restrictions on the movement of animals3
1
No person shall move an animal from any premises unless—
a
the movement is made under the authority of a licence issued by the Secretary of State or an inspector; and
b
no sheep, goats or cattle have been moved on to those premises during the previous 6 days, and no pigs have been moved on to those premises during the previous 20 days (“the standstill period”).
2
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), animals may be moved off premises during the standstill period if—
a
the movement is one specified in Schedule 1, or
b
a permit disapplying the standstill period has been issued by a veterinary inspector.
3
The standstill period is not triggered by a movement on to premises if it is a movement specified in Schedule 2.
4
The requirement for a licence in paragraph (1)(a) does not apply to any movement authorised by a licence under article 10 of the Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) (Interim Measures) (England) (No. 2) Order 20023 (licences relating to pet pigs).