ASL Veterinary Control: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Livestock farmers in Italy must use this service for mandatory animal health checks and registry updates to avoid heavy fines.
ASL Veterinary Control is a mandatory program for livestock owners to ensure animal health and maintain an official national registry.
Who it's for
This scheme is for anyone who manages livestock on their farm.
What you get
You receive required health checks for your animals and access to the national animal registry, known as the Banca Dati Nazionale (BDN). This registry keeps an official record of your livestock.
What it costs you
There are small administrative fees involved to cover the cost of health certificates and the ear tags used to identify your animals.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is that you must keep your records in the BDN registry up to date. If you fail to report changes or updates to the registry, you may face very large fines.
How to apply
- Ensure all your livestock are properly tagged.
- Contact your local veterinary authority to schedule mandatory health checks.
- Register your animals in the national database.
- Regularly update your records whenever animals are added, moved, or sold.