Competence Certificate required for EU Animal Transport

Feb 1, 2008 Farmers Guardian ... In accordance with new regulations, anyone in the European Union who conducts round-trip transport of animals in conjunction with an economic activity must now pass a written test to show their competence in seeing to the welfare of the animals. A Certificate of Competence is required for taking farmed animals, including poultry and horses, on a return trip consisting of 65 km (about 40 miles) or eight hours. The regulations provide for veterinary exclusions. Those undertaking journeys in excess of said amounts must meet additional requirements to obtain a Transporter Authorization.

Visit Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), UK Government, Animal health & welfare for details.