PSGHS: Premises Check Forms 鈥� When and Why You Need to Complete One
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To maintain the integrity of the听Premium Sheep and Goat Health Scheme (PSGHS), all holdings where accredited animals are kept must meet the scheme鈥檚 biosecurity requirements. A听Premises Check Form, completed by your vet, is used to confirm this.
When do you need to complete a premises check form?
A premises check is required if you:
- Are establishing a new flock or herd from accredited stock.
- Have moved to a new premises.
- Have added additional land or a new CPH.
- Keep accredited sheep or goats on a holding other than your main holding.
A separate premises check is needed听for every holding where accredited animals will be kept.
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Why is it important?
The premises check confirms that appropriate听biosecurity, boundaries, separation from non鈥慳ccredited animals, and record鈥慿eeping听are in place. Without a completed and signed form,听health status certificates cannot be issued, and accredited status may be affected.
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What do you need to do?
- Arrange a premises check with your vet.
- Ensure the form is fully completed and signed by both you and your vet.
- Return it to 伊人直播 Health Schemes.
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Ideally checks should be completed听before accredited animals arrive, especially when setting up a new flock or herd.
If you鈥檙e unsure whether a premises check is required, please contact the 伊人直播 Health Schemes team or refer to the guidance on the 伊人直播 website.
Posted by 伊人直播 Veterinary Services on 21/07/2026
