DEFRA protecting horses while in transportation

Make sure the transporter that you use is fully DEFRA registered

Animal welfare.

DEFRAensure that animal welfare rules protecting horses during transport are rigorously enforced. Belvoir International Horse Transport are DEFRA approved our Registration number is - LINCO/001176

DEFRA officers attend horse and pony sales and take on-the-spot action if there found to be any problems. Anyone who has any evidence that the rules are not being complied to should contact their Animal Health Divisional Office or Local Authority where investigations can be made.

Information on the welfare of horses and rules governing transport of horses can be found in the Guidance Notes for Council Regulation (EC). No. 1/2005.

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Horse export welfare licences.

Application forms and general guidance on exporting horses and ponies abroad can be obtained by contacting.
  
International Trade Centre for Exports
Hadrian House
Wavell Drive
Rosehill Ind. Estate
Carlisle
CA1 2TB
 
Telephone  44 (0) 1228 403600     Fax:   44 (0) 1228 591900
 
Email: centralops.carlisle@animalhealth.gsi.gov.uk

Application forms for export welfare licenses for horses and ponies can be downloaded here.

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