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Animal Identification & Movement (AIM)


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

NBAS 37 - Application for or Renewal of Livestock Show/Fair Number
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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

National Sheep and Goat Census Report 2024
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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.

https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/AIMIDRNPC2024


Trade with Non-EU Countries


Transport

Paper on Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations
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Fees Payable on Live Exports

Fees Payable on Live Exports
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Animal Identification & Movement (AIM) Tutorial videos


Animal Identification & Movement Division - Privacy Notice

Animal Identification & Movement Division - Privacy Notice
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ID and Registration requirements

Addressing Non Compliances Identified at IDR Inspection
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ID and Registration requirements booklet
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AIM Portal Services

Ovine Farm-to-Farm Movement User Manual
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FAQ’s for Farm-to-Farm Movement App
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How to download and install Ovine Movement App
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Apply for a Flock or Herd Number

ER1 Application Form - March 2025
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Guidance Note for Completing the ER1 Application Form - March 2025
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Information Note for Herd Number Applicants – March 2025
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FAQ’s for ER1 application form – March 2025
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