No movement of livestock will be authorised into or out of an existing control zone. No movement of livestock to be authorised to a unit with pigs. Both point of origin and destination to be assessed by a PVP before issue of licence. No bedding material to be used in vehicles. PVP should advise herdkeeper with regard to correct cleaning and disinfection procedures.
Destination premises to be securely fenced with no sheep grazing adjoining fields.
If possible agree a grazing rota with neighbours to avoid contact with livestock in adjacent fields. Fortress Farming principles to be followed by all specific licence holders. Specific licences should be made valid for the proposed date of movement as indicated on the FMD7 application, and the following day. Approved movements on roads to be restricted to across the width of the road, However, if land is owned on both sides of the road, cattle can be approved to walk up to 250 metres along the road. Farm personnel to supervise movement of cattle and approved signs to be displayed.