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Select and move animals to a new location

URN: LANCS63
Business Sectors (Suites): Animal Care and Welfare,Crofting and Smallholding,Livestock Production
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on: 31 Jan 2022

Overview

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This standard covers the selection and movement of animals to a new location. The route should be planned and checked in advance and the new location prepared to receive the animals.

The animals should be moved in a manner that is appropriate, reduces stress and is safe for humans and animals. You will also need to check that the location where the animals are being moved to is ready to receive them and is safe, secure and suitable.

When working with livestock or machinery you should be trained, and hold the current certification where required, in accordance with the relevant legislation.

When carrying out your work you must consider the impact it will have on the environment.

This standard is suitable for those who select and move animals to a new location.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

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  1. assess the risks associated with the activity to be carried out
  2. wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  3. check that the new location meets the safety, security and suitability requirements of the animal(s) being moved
  4. check that the route has been planned and is suitable
  5. identify methods for handling and moving the animal(s) that minimise stress and injury and maintain health and welfare
  6. select, prepare, use, maintain and store the required tools and equipment safely and correctly
  7. select the animal(s) to be moved and approach them in a calm and confident manner that will reduce stress and alarm
  8. modify methods of handling in response to the actions of the animal(s)
  9. move the animal(s) while maintaining the safety of yourself and other people or animals in the vicinity
  10. recognise when it is not safe to move animal(s) single-handedly and summon help
  11. check that all gates and other accesses are opened/shut as appropriate, and that on public highways enough people are in place to calm/halt traffic as required
  12. maintain communication with colleagues and others involved in, or affected by, your work
  13. establish the animal(s) in the new location
  14. maintain hygiene and bio-security in accordance with business practices
  15. carry out your work in accordance with the relevant environmental, health and safety legislation, animal health and welfare legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and business policies
  16. complete records as required by the relevant legislation and the business

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

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  1. the risks inherent in moving animals and how they can be minimised
  2. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity
  3. the reason the animal(s) need to be moved from one location to another 
  4. the health status of the animal(s) prior to being moved and how this may affect the movement
  5. how to assess the safety, security and suitability of the new location
  6. the importance of planning and checking the route to be taken
  7. the different methods of handling and moving animal(s) and how to select the most suitable method(s) for the animal(s) being moved
  8. the types of tools and equipment required for moving animals and how to pre-pare, use, maintain and store these safely and correctly
  9. how to identify the animal(s) that need to be moved 
  10. how to approach the animal(s) in a quiet, calm and confident manner that minimises stress
  11. how to recognise normal and abnormal behaviour in the animal(s) being handled and moved
  12. the importance of seeking the assistance of others where the route includes gates, public highways or other obstacles
  13. the contingency plans that should be in place when handling and moving animal(s)
  14. how to establish the animal(s) in their new location once they have been moved
  15. the importance of maintaining hygiene and bio-security and the methods for achieving this
  16. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done
  17. the reasons for summoning help in situations where it is difficult to control and move the animal(s) single-handedly, and the possible consequences of not summoning help
  18. your responsibilities for the welfare of livestock under the relevant animal health and welfare legislation, codes of practice and business policies
  19. your responsibilities under the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and business policies
  20. the records that need to be kept and the importance of completing them

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

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The transportation of animals is covered in CS64, CS65 and CS66.

Planning and monitoring the movement of animals is covered in LANAgM3



External Links

Version Number

4

Indicative Review Date

31 Jan 2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

LANCS63

Relevant Occupations

Animal Care, Farmer, General Farm Worker, Pig Farm Worker, Poultry Farm Worker, Crofter, Smallholder

SOC Code

5119

Keywords

livestock; pigs; sheep; dairy; beef; cattle; poultry; animals; camelids