Guidance on holding a slaughter gathering for the sale of TB restricted cattle

Auctioneers holding a market or collection of cattle for onward consignment to a slaughterhouse may wish to include cattle which, due to TB movement restrictions, cannot enter a regular market.

These are called dedicated ‘red’ gatherings and must be approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

The guidance provides information on:

• the conditions the proposed site must comply with
• the preliminary approval inspection
• how to notifiy authorities when a market is to be held
• cattle movement licences and transport
• procedures to follow when a market is held
• cleansing and disinfection after the event

The guidance applies to England and Wales.