Is Uk Livestock free?

Yes, Uk Livestock is free to use.

How do I install Uk Livestock?

Uk Livestock supports both local and remote installation. For local use, install it via the provided package manager and add the configuration to your AI app. For remote access, add the server URL to your MCP configuration.

What AI apps work with Uk Livestock?

Uk Livestock uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Uk Livestock MCP Server

by Mortalus

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.2LocalRemote

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UK livestock welfare, feed, health, and movement rules — 8 species, DEFRA codes

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UK livestock welfare, feed, health, and movement rules — 8 species, DEFRA codes

Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://mcp.ansvar.eu/uk-livestock/mcp

Security Report

4.2

Use Caution4.2High Risk

This is a legitimate UK livestock guidance MCP server with proper data sourcing from DEFRA/APHA authorities. The code demonstrates good structure with read-only database operations, comprehensive welfare standards data, and appropriate permissions for its agricultural reference purpose. Minor quality findings around basic error handling don't significantly impact the security posture. Supply chain analysis found 5 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (1 critical, 3 high severity).

3 files analyzed · 8 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

database

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

How to Install & Connect

Available as Local & Remote

This plugin can run on your machine or connect to a hosted endpoint. during install.

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

UK Livestock MCP

UK livestock welfare, feed, health, housing, movement rules, and breeding guidance via the Model Context Protocol. Query DEFRA welfare codes, APHA movement standstills, stocking densities, and breeding calendars -- all from your AI assistant.

Part of Ansvar Open Agriculture.

Why This Exists

Farmers and livestock advisors need quick access to welfare codes, movement standstill periods, feed tables, and breeding calendars. This information is published by DEFRA, APHA, and AHDB but is spread across PDFs, web pages, and statutory instruments that AI assistants cannot query directly. This MCP server makes it all searchable.

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uk-livestock": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@ansvar/uk-livestock-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add uk-livestock npx @ansvar/uk-livestock-mcp

Streamable HTTP (remote)

https://mcp.ansvar.eu/uk-livestock/mcp

Docker (self-hosted)

docker run -p 3000:3000 ghcr.io/ansvar-systems/uk-livestock-mcp:latest

npm (stdio)

npx @ansvar/uk-livestock-mcp

Example Queries

Ask your AI assistant:

"What is the standstill period for sheep movements?"
"What are the welfare standards for indoor pigs?"
"What feed does a finishing pig need per day?"
"What are the housing requirements for cattle?"
"Is foot-and-mouth disease notifiable?"
"What is the gestation period for sheep?"

Stats

Metric	Value
Tools	11 (3 meta + 8 domain)
Species	Sheep, Cattle, Pigs
Jurisdiction	GB
Data sources	AHDB Livestock, DEFRA Welfare Codes, APHA Movement Rules, DEFRA Notifiable Diseases
License (data)	Open Government Licence v3
License (code)	Apache-2.0
Transport	stdio + Streamable HTTP

Tools

Tool	Description
`about`	Server metadata and links
`list_sources`	Data sources with freshness info
`check_data_freshness`	Staleness status and refresh command
`search_livestock_guidance`	FTS5 search across all livestock guidance
`get_welfare_standards`	Welfare standards with legal minimum and best practice
`get_stocking_density`	Space requirements by species and housing
`get_feed_requirements`	Nutrition requirements by species and stage
`search_animal_health`	Disease and condition search with notifiable flagging
`get_housing_requirements`	Space, ventilation, flooring, temperature, lighting
`get_movement_rules`	Standstill periods, exceptions, APHA regulation refs
`get_breeding_guidance`	Gestation periods, breeding calendars

See TOOLS.md for full parameter documentation.

Security Scanning

This repository runs 6 security checks on every push:

CodeQL -- static analysis for JavaScript/TypeScript
Gitleaks -- secret detection across full history
Dependency review -- via Dependabot
Container scanning -- via GHCR build pipeline

See SECURITY.md for reporting policy.

Disclaimer

This tool provides reference data for informational purposes only. Welfare codes and movement rules are summaries -- always check DEFRA welfare codes and APHA guidance for the full requirements. See DISCLAIMER.md.