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A registered farm vet can now digitally record a Vet Attestation for sheep keepers on the Livestock Information Service, and an abattoir user can view that attestation before export to the EU. View the guidance below to learn how this works. Remember, if you are part of a qualifying farm assurance scheme such as Red Tractor, then you do not need to acquire a Vet Attestation Number (VAN).

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A guide for vets

Below you will find a user guide and video demonstration to take you through the Veterinary Attestation journey on the Livestock Information Service (LIS). The user guide will provide detailed steps on how to record veterinary attestations and the video demonstration will show this being done.

 

Download the Vet Attestation user guide for vets here.

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A guide for abattoir users

Abattoir users will be able to login to the Livestock Information Service (LIS) and choose to view, print, or save the veterinary attestation record for a specific animal(s) or view the attestation status of the departing agricultural holding. The user guide below will provide detailed steps on how to do this, and the video demonstration will show this being done for each scenario.

 

Download the Vet Attestation user guide for abattoir users here.

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FAQ’s

It is important to note that this digital solution for recording a vet attestation is for sheep keepers only. For anyone requiring information on recording a vet attestation for other livestock species, please visit the Defra guidance available on the AHDB exports webpage.

 

Livestock Information Service (LIS) support team contact details:

Tel: 03300 416 577 or email: support@livestockinformation.org.uk

 

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) contact details: 

Tel: 02072 020 707 or email: registration@rcvs.org.uk

Vet user

  • How do I access the Livestock Information Service (LIS)?

    Visit the Livestock Information homepage and click on the green button at the top of the page titled “To access LIS”.

  • Vets: I can’t log-in to my RCVS account.

    Please contact the RCVS for login issues.

  • Why can’t I see a previous vet attestation for the holding?

    Only vet attestations which have been submitted through the digital solution (LIS) will be available to view.

  • I can’t find my practice details.

    Use manual entry or please contact RCVS for assistance.

  • Can I submit vet attestations for different species?

    Currently only sheep veterinary attestations are supported on LIS.

  • How do I cancel a vet attestation?

    Vet attestation records cannot be cancelled once submitted.

  • Can I attach any supporting documentation?

    No, this is not currently supported by LIS.

  • Can I save multiple vet attestation records at once?

    No, bulk vet attestation record saving is not currently available.

  • The vet attestation has been submitted with the wrong date.

    If the incorrect date is later than the correct one, please resubmit the vet attestation. If the incorrect date is earlier, please contact the LIS support team.

  • The vet attestation has been submitted with the wrong County Parish Holding (CPH).

    The vet attestation cannot be amended so the vet needs to re- submit the attestation.

Abattoir user

  • Abattoirs: How do I create a LIS account?

    For abattoir users: Please follow the account creation process on the LIS platform. For any login issues, contact the LIS support team.

  • Why can’t I see a previous vet attestation for the holding?

    Only vet attestations which have been submitted through the digital solution (LIS) will be available to view.

  • Why is the holding no longer showing as attested?

    If the previous vet attestation is older than 365 days, it will have expired. Or if a more recent vet attestation has taken place, it will expire the previous one.

  • I can’t find a vet attestation record.

    Confirm the correct search criteria has been used, contact the LIS support team if the vet attestation appears to be missing and has been submitted digitally.

  • My CSV file won't upload.

    Check the file format, size, and contact the LIS support team if the issue persists. CSV tag uploads should contain no more than 200 tag numbers. There is an infographic, detailing the format accepted on the CSV upload page.

Farmer/keeper

  • How can I check a vet attestation has been submitted by a vet?

    Only abattoirs can check if a vet attestation has been submitted by a vet. Consult your vet to check if they have submitted the record digitally. Please contact the LIS support team if you require a copy.

  • How do I prove I have a vet attestation record?

    The record must be printed or saved immediately after completion and a Vet Attestation Number (VAN) will be supplied. It cannot be retrieved once you have left the record confirmation page. Please contact the LIS support team if you require a copy.

  • How long is a vet attestation valid for?

    All vet attestations are valid for 365 days and this length of time cannot be amended.

  • What if I am part of a farm assurance scheme such as Red Tractor?

    If you are part of a farm assurance scheme, you are not required to have a vet attestation as your holding is certified by the assurance scheme. Please check the latest Defra guidance for which farm assurance schemes are included.