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The lairage and sale of any animal must have due regard for food safety, animal welfare and traceability.

When mixing livestock in pens at the market:-

• animals of different species, size and temperament should not be mixed together
  
  
• animals that are horned and unhorned should not be mixed unless they have been reared together
  
  
• fractious livestock should be penned separately to avoid injury to themselves or others
  
  
• adult bulls should be penned separately except if they are reared together
  
• suitable pens should be available if animals are required to be lairaged at the market overnight e.g. feed, water and bedding.
  
  

Handling of livestock at the market

• Electric goads must not be used except where guidance allows and sticks must only be used as an extension of the arm to gude, persuade and encourage livestock
  
  
• All animals should be handled appropriately e.g. sheep should not be dragged by the fleece, horns or legs.