Did you no, that if you are transporting livestock (Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses and Poultry) over 65KM you must have a Certificate of Competence.
You need a certificate per type of animal.
East Essex Smallholders Group are in the process of arranging a course locally to achieve this certificate.
If you are interested please contact Danni: danielle.perkins@yahoo.co.uk
Competence Certification
Those transporting and handling domestic species of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, domestic equidae and poultry by road on journeys over 65km in connection with an economic activity must be independently assessed in their competence. Those assessed as competent will receive a certificate of competence. The certificate will be specific to the role the transporter or attendant is charged with, the length of journeys to be undertaken and the species to be transported.- assessment of those involved in journeys over 65km and up to eight hours may be made by means of a theory test;
- assessments of those involved in journeys over eight hours must also include practical assessment of their competence including animal handling, and if required, driving skills.
As the competent authority in England, Defra has designated the following independent bodies to undertake assessments for competence and award competence certificates.
Please See:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/food-farm/animals/welfare/transport/competence-cert/