The new English cattle traceability system is now expected to be deployed in mid-2027, along with Bovine Electronic ID (BEID) for newborn cattle. The development and delivery of this new system will now be carried out in-house by Defra as part of the Livestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP). For further information on Defra’s Livestock Information Transformation Programme, visit the Livestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP) page on GOV.UK.