What to do after an animal health and welfare review
Find out what documentation you need after a review, so you can make a claim.
Applies to England
After the review: written report
You must ask the vet to give you a written report that gives:
- all assessment and test results
- recommended actions
The report should be a specific report for this review.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will not ask to see the report.
After the review: vet summary
You must ask the vet to give you a summary of the review. The summary gives the information you need to make a claim.
The summary must be a separate document. It can be a digital or paper version. When you claim, the RPA may ask to see it as evidence.
It is not mandatory for you to read the vet guidance, but select the links below if you want to know more about:
You can also ask the vet to include a vet attestation number in the summary.
You’ll need this number if one or both of the following enter the food chain and may be exported to the EU:
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livestock you produce
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animal products derived from your livestock
Get help with your review
Contact the RPA and give your IAHW agreement number if you need help arranging or completing your review.
Rural Payments Agency
PO Box 352
Worksop
S80 9FG
Email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk
Telephone: 03000 200 301
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, except public holidays
Funding to improve animal health and welfare: guidance for farmers and vets