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Animal Identification, Legalisation and Welfare Policy Branch

Animal Identification, Legislation and Welfare Policy Branch is responsible for Welfare of animals policy; controls on artificial reproduction of animals; livestock movement controls; farm animal identification; veterinary medicines; preparation of animal health and welfare primary and subordinate legislation; and All-Island Animal Health and Welfare Strategies.

How to contact Animal Identification, Legislation and Welfare Policy Branch

Animal Welfare Section
- Companion Animal Welfare, Dog Control and Welfare of Animals at Slaughter or Killing.
Telephone:    028 9052 0802
E-mail:            Michael. Weatherup@dardni.gov.uk
- Welfare Labelling, Farm Animal Welfare and Welfare of Animals During Transport.
Telephone:    028 9052 4921
E-mail:            Sinead.Mulgrew@dardni.gov.uk
Animal Identification and Movement Section
Telephone:    028 9052 4917
E-mail:            Roisin.Gilchrist@dardni.gov.uk
Artificial Reproduction Section
Telephone:    028 905 25275
E-mail:            applications.aiabp@dardni.gov.uk
Legislation and Medicines Section
Telephone:    028 9052 4658
E-mail:            John McKittrick@dardni.gov.uk

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