Quarantine units to come into force in Wales
“The alternative arrangements to the Six Day Standstill were developed at the request of, and in close collaboration with the industry."
The Welsh government will introduce quarantine units from 12 June to allow greater flexibility for livestock keepers, whilst maintaining movement control to prevent the spread of disease.
Keepers will be able to choose between using an approved quarantine unit or continuing to adhere to the Six Day Standstill on their whole holding.
The chief veterinary officer for Wales, Christianne Glossop, said: “The alternative arrangements to the Six Day Standstill were developed at the request of, and in close collaboration with the industry. They have been worked through systematically, and collaboratively, with the support of independent veterinary risk assessments.
“I am confident this additional flexibility addresses and resolves issues raised by the industry around the Six Day Standstill whilst not increasing the risk of disease spread.”
Cabinet minister Lesley Griffiths advised livestock keepers to familiarise themselves with the operational rules and requirements of quarantine units prior to the implementation date.
Certification for 18 months costs £172.80 for one unit (including VAT), or £244.80 for two.
Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.
