Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984)NoticesControl Measures relating to Foot and Mouth Disease Routine Vaccination17. Marks and Identification (s10(2)(q)) |
| (1) | All animals must be marked with a permanent identification mark (branded or tattooed) and, in the case of cattle, adult pigs and small stock, uniquely identified with an eartag. In the case of slaughter pigs, a batch number identifying the week of birth, and in the case of sheep and goats, a batch number recorded on the traceability system; |
| (2) | Animals must be identified as provided for in paragraph 10(1), and in cases where electronic tagging is not feasible, the Committee may approve alternative mechanisms of marking and identification. |
| (3) | Tags and permanent identification marks must be recorded in the owner’s traceability system. |