Hello, after a bit of advice, does anyone know if you need a business licence to transport livestock? And do you need to have a licence for towing a trailer?
Alice H. replied:
Don't need a licence to transport livestock, but you need to fill in correct movement paperwork. This link should help with whether you need a towing licence or not, depends on age: https://www.gov.uk/towing-rules
Christoph K. replied:
The transport of farmed animals to the abattoir is specifically mentioned as an economic activity, I can only assume because you are producing a product with a value. However, you shouldn't have to travel 65 km to your nearest slaughterhouse. You can find more details here: https://www.gov.uk/farm-animal-welfare-during-transportation