Animal health
Foot and Mouth and Blue Tongue
Following recent cases of Foot and Mouth Disease and Blue Tongue Disease there have been restrictions on animal movements in place.
From 17 October, Foot and Mouth restrictions have been lifted around the surveillance zone in Surrey. However, the Blue Tongue Disease restrictions remain in place.
For advice and more detailed information about these new rules or to obtain a copy of the General Licence and other documentation please Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.
Alternatively you can call the DEFRA helpline 08 459 335577 or visit www.defra.gov.uk (opens in a new window).
What we do
A specialist team is responsible for the enforcement of animal health and welfare law dealing mainly with cattle, pigs, sheep and goats.This legislation aims to:
- Protect the welfare of animals on farms, during transport and at market.
- Prevent, control and eradicate animal diseases.
- Safeguard human health from diseases which may be transmitted from animals.
Our work includes:
- Inspection of livestock holdings
- checks on vehicles transporting animals
- attendance at livestock markets, and
- licensing the movement of pigs.
We work closely with DEFRA - the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Contact an Animal Health Officer for advice on animal health matters or to make a complaint if you believe that an animal health problem exists.
Licensing
All movements of cattle, deer, sheep, goats and pigs are controlled by a general licence.
Holdings are still subject to a standstill period and bio security measures.
Failure to comply with the rules laid down in the licences may result in revocation of the general licence and/or prosecution.
You can find out more about animal licences in the Business section of the website on the Licences page and the Animal movement licences page.
Leaflets
We have a wide range of Animal Health leaflets available to download.
