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'Neutral time must remain' under proposed livestock transport reforms, warns LAA

Proposed changes to livestock transport and journey time rules could fundamentally undermine the UK's livestock marketing system unless the Government secures an exemption for time spent in livestock markets, according to the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA)

Ellie Layton

Livestock Specialist

31 July 2026 鈥� 4 min read

'Neutral time must remain' under proposed livestock transport reforms, warns LAA

LAA executive secretary Chris Dodds warns proposals emerging from the European Union's review of animal welfare and journey times during transport could have unintended consequences for the UK's sheep...

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'Neutral time must remain' under proposed livestock transport reforms, warns LAA

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'Neutral time must remain' under proposed livestock transport reforms, warns LAA

Proposed changes to livestock transport and journey time rules could fundamentally undermine the UK's livestock marketing system unless the Government secures an exemption for time spent in livestock markets, according to the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA)

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