It may be necessary for an Animal Health Officer to occasionally visit your farm to inspect the premises.
The officer may look at a variety of things such as Feed and Food Hygiene, records (veterinary/herd books etc.), animal accommodation and welfare.
Although officers try to keep general inspections to a minimum, if a complaint has been received then this will have to be investigated and may involve frequent visits.
An Animal Health Officer will always identify themselves and state why they are visiting.
Under a variety of legislation, obstructing an Animal Health Officer is an offence.