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Report a farm animal welfare concern in England

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Report a non-urgent farm animal welfare concern in England

Use this form to tell us if you are concerned about the welfare of a farm animal.

The information you send is confidential and will never be shared with the animal's owner.

Before you start

We'll ask you for:

  • the location of the animal, like a what3words reference or an address
  • the date and time you saw the animal
  • a description of the animal's physical condition
  • photos or videos, if it's safe
  • your contact details (optional)

Scotland and Wales

This form is for reports in England only.

If you're in:

  • Wales, telephone: 03003 038 268
  • Scotland, telephone: 03000 600 704