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Animal welfare

Animal health and welfare

Environmental Protection are responsible for the enforcement of many laws covering the health and welfare of living animals.

Movement record books are available, free of charge, to livestock holders. Further written information on the welfare codes is available on request.

As well as licensing the movement of animals when required by law, the Council licenses the following:

• Pet shops
• Riding schools and pony trekking centres
• Catteries and dog kennels
• Zoos
• Performing animals (eg. at circuses or shows)
• Dog breeders
• Owners of dangerous wild animals.

See Animal licences.

The Commercial Team in Environmental Protection have legal powers to deal with the welfare of animals at circuses and other venues where they are performing. If you are concerned about something you have seen or would like further information, contact the Commercial Team.

For the latest information on livestock and disease control, visit Defra: Animal Health and Welfare|.

• Name:
• Commercial Team
  Environmental Protection
• Address:
• Calderdale Council
  Northgate House
  Northgate
  Halifax HX1 1UN
• Email:
• environmental.health@calderdale.gov.uk
• Tel:
• 01422 392373
• Fax:
• 01422 392399.

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