Report animal health and welfare

If you suspect that farmed animals may be diseased, abused, neglected, or otherwise suffering, our Animal Health and Welfare Inspectors will investigate all reported cases.

Welfare complaints and animal by-products (carcases)

Our Animal Health and Welfare Inspectors will investigate all reported cases:

  • quickly and in confidence
  • within powers prescribed by law
  • according to codes of practice for investigators and prosecutors     

In doing so we often work closely with the Animal Health Veterinary Laboratories Agency.  There can be many reasons for failing to look after animals, and we do not necessarily resort to prosecution unless more supportive measures have failed.

We will also investigate reports of livestock animal carcases, and take appropriate action.

Please contact us to report any concerns by either phone or email.

Telephone: 01946 505005    

Email: animalmovements@cumberland.gov.uk

Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare (GOV.UK)