Exporting pigs to Great Britain and EU Member States
This section of our website provides useful information and guidance in relation to pigs being exported for breeding, production or slaughter from Northern Ireland to Great Britain or EU Member States.
Export certification for breeding/production pigs to GB
Pigs being exported for breeding or production from Northern Ireland to Great Britain must be accompanied by an export health certificate. Within this category, there are 2 possible scenarios covered. Please click on each scenario for the relevant information and forms:
- breeding/production pigs exported directly from their premises of origin
- breeding/production pigs exported via an export assembly centre
Export certification for slaughter pigs to GB
Pigs being exported for slaughter from Northern Ireland to Great Britain must be accompanied by an export health certificate. Within this category, there are 2 possible scenarios covered. Please click on each scenario for the relevant information and forms:
- slaughter pigs exported directly from their premises of origin
- slaughter pigs exported via an export assembly centre
Export certification for breeding/production pigs to EU Member States
The export of pigs for breeding or production from Northern Ireland to another Member State is governed by Council Directive 64/432/EEC. For further information, please contact your local DAERA Office. Within this category, there are 2 possible scenarios covered. Please click on each scenario for the relevant information and forms. These forms have been updated to reflect the new Animal Health Law Regulations for EU trade.
- Export certification for breeding/production pigs exporting directly from a premises of origin
- Export certification for breeding/production pigs exporting via an EU approved assembly centre
Export certification for slaughter pigs to EU Member States
The export of pigs for slaughter from Northern Ireland to another Member State is governed by Council Directive 64/432/EEC. For further information, please contact your local DAERA Office. Within this category, there are 2 possible scenarios covered. Please click on each scenario for the relevant information and forms. These forms have been updated to reflect the new Animal Health Law Regulations for EU trade.