Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Introduction

Animal Health's primary function is to prevent the spread of disease and unnecessary suffering of farm animals within the Metropolitan Borough by advising on animal health matters, and by monitoring and enforcing of animal health legislation; and as a consequence maintaining good health of livestock. 

In addition the team enforces standards and advises on the quality and composition of feedstuffs given to food animals within the borough and is responsible for enforcing the legislation relating to rabies control within the borough. 

Movement of sheep and goats between named premises which are not covered by the general licence - Please apply to the Animal Heath Service for a copy of the Application Form.

Further guidance on animal health and welfare issues and the pet passport scheme can be found at the DEFRA web site: or at the Farm Animal Welfare Council web site links to these can be found below. If you have any queries about matters involving the Animal Health Team please contact us using the details above.

• Department for Environment
• Farm Animal Welfare Council