The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

Livestock ferry rule change withdrawn after being described as 'nonsensical'

Ferry operator CalMac had told farmers it would not operate bookings if there was not an 'attendant' available to administer euthanasia on journeys over three hours

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
According to CalMac, the measure was part of requirements by the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency which stated that livestock cannot be unaccompanied on a journey lasting over the threshold without a Transportation Authorisation Licence.
Image:

According to CalMac, the measure was part of requirements by the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency which stated that livestock cannot be unaccompanied on a journey lasting over the threshold without a Transportation Authorisation Licence.

Contentious ferry change rules for livestock have been withdrawn in a move which had been labelled as 'nonsensical'. CalMac Ferry operator CalMac had imposed restrictions on businesses wishing to...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Farm Business

Potato growers must stand firm on fair market prices, warns UFU
Farm Business

Potato growers must stand firm on fair market prices, warns UFU

Despite market uncertainty, Northern Ireland's potato growers are being urged not to accept prices that fail to reflect the costs and risks associated with production

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 23 October 2026 • 2 min read
Tight supplies support beef prices, but margins remain low
Farm Business

Tight supplies support beef prices, but margins remain low

After lagging behind last year's record price for much of the year, latest GB deadweight prices are now similar to 12-months

Cedric Porter
Cedric Porter
clock 23 October 2026 • 3 min read
Budget offers Government opportunity to consider farm input burden, says NFU Scotland
Farm Business

Budget offers Government opportunity to consider farm input burden, says NFU Scotland

Union calls for clarity on CBAM while MP says tax will inflict new costs and red tape on businesses

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 23 October 2026 • 2 min read