British Llama Society

Dear Member

Issued by BAS/BLS Welfare Health and Committee - 26 September 2007

Animal Movement Licence

A general licence for the movement of susceptible animals, including camelids, within the 'low risk areas' is now available on the ministry web sites.   These documents must be completed and signed by both the sending and receiving person before the journey begins.  No multiple drop-offs or picks-ups are permitted and the receiving farm is shut down for all out going movement for 20 days after they receive an animal of any susceptible species, including camelids.

Although movement are now possible in these areas we would urge extreme caution and ask that movement are limited wherever possible.

If you are not sure, please phone your local animal health office.

Licences are available from:

England has produced a general licence for all susceptible species (except pigs) and which does include camelids  :

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/fmd/pdf/gl-movement-450-250907.pdf

Scotland has a general licence which covers direct movements of cattle, sheep and goats between premises. Pig movements are covered by general licence No. 29. The movement of other FMD susceptible animals such as deer and camelids direct between premises are permitted by application to your local animal health office for a specific licence (Specific Licence No.28).

Wales has produced a general licence for all susceptible species which does include camelids.  It can be accessed fromhttp://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/ahw/disease_surveillance_control/ foot_and_mouth_disease

Interactive maps and descriptions of the various zones are available from:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/fmd/latest-situation/index.htm