Cambridgeshire Trading Standards Service is responsible for the enforcement of a wide range of legislation relating to agricultural holdings and the keeping of livestock. This work covers the following areas:

Animal disease such as Avian Influenza, Foot and Mouth and Rabies
Animal Welfare Act as it applies to farm animals
Identification, movement and record keeping
Transportation of animals
Disposal of dead animals and other animal by-products
Animal feed
Food Hygiene at primary producers

Much of the work on Animal Health and Welfare is delivered in partnership with DEFRA under a framework agreement. We use a number of methods to deliver our duties including visits to farms and abattoirs, checking farm records by postal recall, reacting to complaints and inspecting livestock vehicles in transit. Much of the work is proactive working with the farming community to provide advice and education