Record Keeping
Livestock records can be a complicated and daunting aspect of running a farming business to get your head round, but it’s a very important one for various reasons.
Livestock identification and records are covered by Scottish, UK and EU law. These have been put in place to aid animal traceability and are mandatory. The link below, will aid in understanding the requirements for record keeping for pigs.
Cross Compliance Checklist - Pig Identification & Registration
The aim of SMR 6 rules is to maintain a system for the identification, registration and traceability of pigs. For cross compliance purposes you do not need to do anything more than you are already required to do by law for the identification and registration of pigs. Read more>>
Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards
This document gives the complete set for verifiable standards. SMR-6 is particular to pig keeping. Read more>>
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