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Common cattle and sheep identification breaches and tips to help with compliance

Scottish Government statistics from cross compliance inspections have revealed that cattle identification and registration (SMR 7) and sheep and goat identification (SMR 8) are the most commonly breached requirements. This document highlights the common reasons for non-compliance and includes some tips to help ensure you don’t fall foul of the rules. Detailed information on cross compliance can be found on the Rural Payments and Services website.

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