# The Equine Identification (England) Regulations 2018, Regulation 21: Exception to requirement for ID: wild or semi-wild equines moved for welfare reasons or for slaughter

Extent: E+W

(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 and 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/761/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equine-identification-england-regulations-2018/regulation-21
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