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5. Identification devices used to comply with this Order must be of a model approved by the Secretary of State.
6.—(1) At the request of a keeper, a manufacturer of identification devices may, subject to article 6(2), add supplementary information to an identification device or replacement device provided that—
(a)the supplementary information is distinct from the identification code; and
(b)the identification code remains legible and clearly distinguishable at all times.
(2) A keeper may apply an additional tag to an animal but it must not contain the letters “UK” or bear a flockmark or herdmark, unless authorised by the Secretary of State.
7.—[F1(1) Subject to paragraph (8) all electronic identification devices, other than replacement devices, injectable transponders and boluses, must be yellow and no keeper may apply a yellow identification device that is not electronic.]
(2) No person may attach a red identification device to any animal, other than a replacement identification device.
(3) Where a keeper re-identifies an animal and that animal is not on its holding of birth, or the keeper does not know the holding of birth, they must use a red replacement identification device but the requirement to use a red identification device does not apply to the use of boluses [F2or injectable transponders].
[F3(4) Where an animal is identified by means of a bolus and a second identification device that second device must be black and have the letter “B” printed on it and a black identification device may only be used in combination with a bolus or injectable transponder.]
(5) The characters on all identification devices must be a different colour from the background of the device and must be clearly legible at all times when the device is attached to an animal.
[F4(6) Where a goat is identified by an injectable transponder and a second identification device that second device must be black and have the letter “I” printed on it.
(7) A keeper who identifies a goat with an injectable transponders must insert the transponder in the goat’s groin.
(8) No one may slaughter a goat identified with an injectable transponder for human consumption.
(9) The fixing mechanism of a yellow, red or black eartag may be of any colour.]
Textual Amendments
F1Art. 7(1) substituted (6.4.2014) by The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/331), arts. 1(b), 4(2)
F2Words in art. 7(3) added (6.4.2014) by The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/331), arts. 1(b), 4(3)
F3Art. 7(4) substituted (6.4.2014) by The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/331), arts. 1(b), 4(4)
F4Art. 7(6)-(9) inserted (6.4.2014) by The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/331), arts. 1(b), 4(5)
8.—(1) The operator of a slaughterhouse, knackers yard, hunt kennels or rendering plant and any other person who finally disposes of an identified animal carcass must destroy in a secure manner which prevents reuse all identification devices on animals they slaughter or otherwise dispose of.
(2) Secure destruction includes the rendering of any identification device.
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