Animal Movement & Regulation
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – CATTLE
The following changes are being introduced for keepers of bovine animals who
wish to show cattle – these changes apply for the 2015 show season.
- Keepers of cattle are now required to obtain a Certificate of Compliance
prior to the movement of an animal to a show
- Certificates of Compliance can be obtained online from the Animal
Identification and Movement (AIM) system through the www.agfood.ie facility or
from the Cattle Movement Notification Agency.
- When applying for a Certificate of Compliance, keepers should not specify
a destination herd.
- On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should be presented
to the Show Secretary along with the bovine passport for the animal.
- The keeper and the Show Secretary will then sign the Movement Notification
section of the Certificate, which will then be sent to the local DVO for
recording onto the AIM system.
- Please note that only cattle for which a valid Certificate of Compliance
is provided to the Show Secretary will be allowed to be shown on the day of
the Show.
- These certificates will replace the previously-used CMMS 4 forms.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - HORSES AND OTHER EQUINES
Premises Registration
As from 1 May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets)
where horses or other equines are gathered must be registered with the
Department. Owners/persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a
completed application form for registration and to keep records of movements
on/off their premises.
Records must be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by the
Department for the purposes of
- The name and address of the owner/person in charge of the premises from
which the equine came.
- Premises registration number from which the equine came
- Passport number/UEL number of the animal
- It is important therefore that Show organisers should contact their local
District Veterinary Office in advance so that consideration can be given to
compliance with the requirements outlined above.
Any further information on the requirements for moving horses and equines to
shows will be provided on the Department’s website at
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalidentificationmovement
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
No Objection to an award will be considered unless it is handed in (with the
requisite fee, €25) to the Secretary before 6p.m on Showday. See Rule 5.
Cloone Agricultural Show would advise that all animal owners check their
public liability insurance cover while exhibiting animals