Publication
Animal Identification & Movement (AIM)
- Published on: 23 December 2020
- Last updated on: 11 April 2025
- Shows/Fairs
- Cattle
- Pigs
- Sheep
- Goats
- Horses
- Take the Traceability Quiz
- Trade with Non-EU Countries
- Transport
- Fees Payable on Live Exports
- Animal Identification & Movement (AIM) Tutorial videos
- Animal Identification & Movement Division - Privacy Notice
- ID and Registration requirements
- AIM Portal Services
- Apply for a Flock or Herd Number
The animal identification systems are used to trace animal movements for cattle (formerly CMMS), pig, sheep and goats. The purpose of these systems is to reassure consumers that the food they eat can be traced back to its source.
Shows/Fairs
Important Information for Organisers of and Exhibitors at Livestock Shows /Fairs 2025
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NBAS 31 K - Application Form for a Certificate of Compliance for the Movement of Bovine from a Single Holding to a Show/Fair
Request certificate prior to moving bovines from a holding to a show.
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CMMS 5 - Movement Notification for the Temporary Movement of Bovine Animals into Ireland for Show Purposes
CMMS 5 - Movement Notification for the Temporary Import of Bovine Animals into Ireland for Show Purposes
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CMMS 6 - Movement Notification for the Return of Bovine Animals which have been moved from Ireland for the purpose of attending a Show in Northern Ireland or a location within the EU
CMMS 6 - Movement Notification for the Return of Bovine Animals which have been moved from Ireland for the purpose of attending a Show in Northern Ireland or a location within the EU
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Cattle
Pigs
Sheep
Goats
Horses
Take the Traceability Quiz
How well do you know the rules on tagging and traceability? Do you know that hundreds of holdings get restricted every year following an inspection that found they had too many traceability breaches? Test your traceability knowledge at the link below to make sure you know the traceability rules. This quiz covers cattle, sheep and horse traceability.
Trade with Non-EU Countries
Agreements with Third Countries for the export of Livestock
Transport
Paper on Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations
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