All foals born after 1 July 2009, and any horses born before 30 June that have not been issued with a passport, will be required to have a microchip implanted by a veterinary surgeon when the owners apply for a passport, under new rules that harmonise and strengthen horse regulations across Europe. FIND OUT MORE.
New EU horse identifaction regulations.
In the event of a disease outbreak the precise location of all livestock is essential for effective measures to control and eradicate highly contagious viruses. To try and stop the spread of disease there are strict rules controlling the identification and movements of livestock. These rules apply to you even if you only keep one animal of the species covered. These pages explain how you must identify and move livestock. (April 2009) FIND OUT MORE
Skillset has developed, in conjunction with Lantra, Standards and qualifications for those caring for animals in the creative media industries with the aim of:
Bringing the standard of animal care in the entertainment industry in line with other animal care businesses;
Encouraging the highest standards of animal welfare, competence and safety among animal consultants and trainers within the creative media industries;
Providing new entrants and those already working within the industry with qualification pathways that will support their career progression.
The project covered all aspects of preparing animals for filming and supervising them on film and television sets. In order to address these aspects, Skillset has developed new units to sit alongside current Lantra units. (April 2009) FIND OUT MORE