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Responsibility for an animal includes having an understanding of the specific health and welfare needs of the animal and having the appropriate knowledge and skills to care for the animal.

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs  (DAERA) has published this guidance to explain to keepers the system adopted in Northern Ireland for the registration of pig holdings, and the identification and movement of pigs.

A quick reference guide highlighting key points for the rules for the registration of pig holdings and identification and movement of pigs.

This document provides a sample of a pig movement book (PM1) that should be completed every time you move pigs between separate holdings. It is not required when moving pigs to other premises within your holding.

Statistics provided by the Veterinary Service Animal Health Group of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in relation to the testing for, and incidence of, Brucellosis in animals.

Statistics provided by the Veterinary Service Animal Health Group of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in relation to the testing for, and incidence of, Tuberculosis in cattle.