Regulation 21 Exception to requirement for ID: wild or semi-wild equines moved for welfare reasons or for slaughterF2

England and Wales

(1)

The responsible person may move a wild or semi-wild equine out of a designated area without an ID if—

(a)

the equine is being moved out of the designated area temporarily and for welfare reasons; or

(b)

the equine—

(i)

is aged under 12 months F1and has visible dental stars of the temporary lateral incisors;

(ii)

is being moved directly from the designated area in which it was born to a place for slaughter (whether or not for the purpose of human consumption);

(iii)

has not previously been treated with any veterinary medicinal product; and

(iv)

has a sticker issued by an issuing body attached to it before it leaves the designated area, and the sticker must be marked with a unique identification number and the date on which it was attached to the equine.

(2)

The responsible person must ensure that an equine falling within paragraph (1)(b) is slaughtered within 7 days of the date shown on the sticker.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in reg. 21(1)(b)(i) inserted (11.1.2019) by The Equine Identification (England) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1409), regs. 1, 2(4)(b)
F2: Words in reg. 21 heading substituted (11.1.2019) by The Equine Identification (England) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1409), regs. 1, 2(4)(a)