51AVÊÓÆµ

Livestock ferry rule change withdrawn after being described as 'nonsensical'

Ferry operator CalMac had told farmers it would not operate bookings if there was not an 'attendant' available to administer euthanasia on journeys over three hours

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
According to CalMac, the measure was part of requirements by the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency which stated that livestock cannot be unaccompanied on a journey lasting over the threshold without a Transportation Authorisation Licence.
Image:

According to CalMac, the measure was part of requirements by the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency which stated that livestock cannot be unaccompanied on a journey lasting over the threshold without a Transportation Authorisation Licence.

Contentious ferry change rules for livestock have been withdrawn in a move which had been labelled as 'nonsensical'. CalMac Ferry operator CalMac had imposed restrictions on businesses wishing to...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµBusiness

Beef and dairy lead rise in total farm income figures

Beef and dairy lead rise in total farm income figures

Livestock farmers see 10% increase in livestock output while cropping falls by 3.1% to £11.4 billion

Jane Thynne
clock 11 June 2026 • 3 min read
Cereals: Arable farmers still have opportunities despite current challenges

Cereals: Arable farmers still have opportunities despite current challenges

CAAV adviser Jeremy Moody says pivoting business now will help future resilience

Jane Thynne
clock 11 June 2026 • 3 min read
Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026: What do we know so far?

Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026: What do we know so far?

The first window will open for Defra's SFI26 scheme on June 30 – here is everything we know so far

Alex Black
clock 11 June 2026 • 2 min read