The Bovine Animals (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 1995

Restriction on movement etc of unidentified bovine animals

15.—(1) Except in the circumstances described in article 8(6), it shall not be lawful to move a bovine animal on or off any premises unless an ear tag is attached to it.

(2) It shall not be lawful to sell a bovine animal or expose it for sale, or to cause it to be sold or exposed for sale, unless—

(a) an ear tag is attached to the animal; and

(b) the tag is clearly visible and legible.

(3) In this article “ear tag” means—

(a) an ear tag attached to the animal as required by this Order;

(b) in the case of an animal born before 1st April 1995, an approved identification mark applied to the animal under the 1990 Order; or

(c) an ear tag which had been attached in compliance with the Directive in accordance with provisions of the law of another member State or an EEA State.