Calf collection centres (England only)
Calf collection centres operate in England only in the same way as orange markets and provide farmers with a trading option for calves from TB-restricted herds. Calves moving to collection centres must not be reactors, unresolved inconclusive reactors (IRs) or direct contacts (DCs). Calves from unrestricted farms, and species of livestock other than cattle are not permitted in the sale.
Markets holding calf collection centres must have prior approval under the Animal Gatherings Order 2010 in addition to approval as a TB market from APHA. Calves must comply with the six day standstill rule under the Disease Control (England) Order 2003.
Calves 42 days and older entering a collection centre under licence must have had a negative TB test within the previous 90 days. Owners of calves entered for sale must apply to APHA for a movement licence a minimum of seven days before the sale. From the collection centre, calves can move under licence to an AFU in England or direct to slaughter in England and Wales.