The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) Order 2005

Replacement of the means of identification with a different code

13.—(1) If the first means of identification on a single tagged animal becomes illegible or is lost while the animal is still on the holding of birth or holding of import and the keeper is otherwise unable to ascertain the original code on the identification, he must apply a replacement eartag bearing—

(a) the letters “UK”;

(b) the flockmark or herdmark of the flock or herd the animal is in when the eartag is applied;

(c) a unique number; and

(d) in the case of an animal imported from a third country, the letter “F”.

(2) If the first means of identification on a single tagged animal is discovered to be illegible or is lost on any holding other than the holding of birth or holding of import and the keeper is otherwise unable to ascertain the original code on the identification, he must replace it with an R tag.

(3) For the purposes of this article, a “single tagged animal” means an animal born after 9th July 2005 which has only a first means of identification in accordance with Article 4(2)(a) of the Council Regulation.