S.L. 437.84 Art. 7Duties of keeper of animals.

(1) With the exception of transporters, each keeper of animals shall:

(a) keep an up-to-date register,

(b) once the computerised database is fully operational, report to the Veterinary Services all movements to and from the holding and all births and deaths of animals on the holding, along with the dates of these events, within seven days of the event occurring.

(2) Where applicable and having regard to rule 6, each animal keeper shall complete the passport immediately on arrival and prior to departure of each animal from the holding and ensure that the passport accompanies the animal.

(3) Each keeper shall supply the Veterinary Services, upon request, with all information concerning the origin, identification and, where appropriate, destination of animals, which he has owned, kept, transported, marketed or slaughtered.