Journey Log Register 2013: Livestock Export Applications in England

2013 records of applications for transport journey logs for the export of cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and horses from England. The dataset, provided by the UK Government Digital Service, contains details on application dates, planned export dates, destination countries, animal species, weaning status, purpose, and cancellation status. It is governed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 and the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order 2006.

Use Cases

• Analyzing seasonal trends in livestock exports based on application and planned export dates.
• Mapping trade flows of specific animal species based on destination country information.
• Assessing compliance risks by tracking the proportion of cancelled export consignments.
• Studying the export purposes for different livestock categories mentioned in the description.

Strengths

• Clear regulatory context defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 and a specific national order.
• Specific guidance on the definition of 'unweaned' animals for calves and lambs is referenced.
• Geographic scope is precisely defined as premises of origin in England.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service, likely originating from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Collection Method

Administrative records of journey log applications submitted for regulatory compliance.

Time Range

2013

Freshness

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Geography

England (premises of origin only)