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Pet Pygmy goats

  • 05-02-2018 10:57pm
    #1
    Gerryo1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Do you need a herd number to own pet Pygmy goats I have a lot of land around my house and sheds with running water none of that is the issue I just need to know basically do I need a herd number to own a small breed Pygmy goat or maybe two


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    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,790 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Moved from Animals & Pets, please note that a different charter applies.
    Thanks,
    DBB


  • #3
    Base price
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,459 ✭✭✭✭Base price


    Gerryo1990 wrote: »
    Do you need a herd number to own pet Pygmy goats I have a lot of land around my house and sheds with running water none of that is the issue I just need to know basically do I need a herd number to own a small breed Pygmy goat or maybe two
    Yes you do need a flock/herd number issued by DAFM under animal health and welfare legislation.
    Here is a link to the Depts website, click on the links for information and a pdf form that you can print off, fill in and send to your local District Veterinary office (DVO) to apply.
    https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalwelfare/registrationofpremisesanimals/


  • #4
    ganmo
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    Your yearly requirements would be submitting the sheep and goat census

    Other than the dept will send out someone when you apply to give the place a once over


  • #5
    Gerryo1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Gerryo1990


    ganmo wrote: »
    Your yearly requirements would be submitting the sheep and goat census

    Other than the dept will send out someone when you apply to give the place a once over

    Sorry now forgive my stupidity I’m still unclear so will I have to have a house inspection in order to get everything sorted?


  • #6
    Base price
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,459 ✭✭✭✭Base price


    Gerryo1990 wrote: »
    Sorry now forgive my stupidity I’m still unclear so will I have to have a house inspection in order to get everything sorted?
    Yes. Normally first time applicants will receive a visit from a Dept Veterinary officer to ensure that appropriate facilities are in place, shelter/shed, water and handling facilities/crush if required and stock proof fencing.
    However people applying for a equine number or poultry flock number (to keep a small number/backyard/smallholding) may not get a visit.


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