It can be easily addressed by making the
individual, visual
identification of sheep - identifying the exporter - mandatory; and by rendering the removal of these
tags prior to slaughter a serious offence.
Make a reasonable attempt to notify the owner of the companion animal if the owner can be ascertained from any
tag, license, collar, tattoo, or other form of
identification or markings or if the owner of the animal is otherwise known to the
individual; and