Consultation outcome

Improvements to equine identification and traceability in England

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 5 April 2022
• Last updated: 23 September 2022 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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Improvements to equine identification and traceability in England: consultation results and government response

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Detail of outcome

The consultation received 394 responses.

We will further develop those proposals which have received support, as outlined in the consultation response.  We will also amend the Equine Identification (England) Regulations 2018, as required, to implement those supported proposals that require legislative change. The timescale for this is expected to be summer 2023.

Detail of feedback received

394 individuals and organisations responded to this consultation.

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Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking your views about improving England’s equine identification and traceability system.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 5 April 2022 to 11:45pm on 28 June 2022

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about changes to improve the equine identification and traceability system in England. Our changes will help support animal health and welfare and protect public health.

Digital solutions will make it easier to update equine records and improve data quality.

Published 5 April 2022
Last updated 23 September 2022 + show all updates

1. 23 September 2022

   Updated to show the summary of responses and the government response have been delayed to October 2022.

2. 5 April 2022

   First published.