Anyone involved in moving livestock by road should be aware that new European derived rules are being introduced from January next year. This includes farmers hauling their own stock and professional hauliers.
From 5th January 2008 transporters of livestock on a journey of over 65km (40 miles) will need to hold a Certificate of Competence issued by an independent body. It is important to note that the 65km (40 miles) is the actual distance travelled and not distance as the crow flies. The Certificate of Competence is like a driving licence, and is valid for life.The Certificate of Competence for journeys of over 65km (40 miles) and under 8 hours can be obtained by sitting and passing a multiple choice test. Those drivers hauling livestock on a journey of over 8 hours are required to take the Long Journey Test. For this, in addition to a multiple choice test, there is a practical assessment of their competence which includes driving and animal handling skills.
SFQC, based at Ingliston, Edinburgh has been authorised by the Scottish Government to conduct testing process. Drivers registering with SFQC and successfully completing the test will be awarded the Certificate of Competence.
- Agriculture & Supply
- Assured Dairy Farms (ADF)
- Assured Produce (AP)
- The Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS)
- Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme
- Leaf Marque
- Livestock Driver Competency Scheme
- Livestock Transport Approval Scheme
- Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Assurance Scheme- Cattle & Sheep
- Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Assurance Schemes - Feed
- Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Assurance Schemes - Haulage
- Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Assurance Schemes - Marts
- Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Assurance Schemes - Pigs
- Safe Haven
- Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA)
- Scottish Quality Crops (SQC)
- Trade Assurance Scheme of Combineable Crops (TASCC)
- Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS)