Moving cattle, sheep and goats to Scotland while Scotland is Bluetongue Free
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Whilst Scotland remains Bluetongue free there are additional Bluetongue requirements which must be met, as detailed and explained below.
EXPORTS DESTINED FOR SCOTLAND ONLY
Whilst Scotland remains Bluetongue free additional Bluetongue requirements must be met if livestock are moving to Scotland. Please see applicable supplemental certificate for details.
The supplemental certificate, which is specific to Scotland, must be completed and travel with the animals in addition to the usual GB export certificate.
NOTE: TWO CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED – THE STANDARD CERTIFICATE PLUS A SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATE
The supplemental certificates can be downloaded from this page. Note: The requirements change from 1st June for breeding and production, please make sure to use the appropriate certificate.
The certificates contain fillable fields. Please complete the certificate online before printing. You should enter the certificate number from the standard GB Certificate issued by DAERA systems as the certificate number for the Scotland certificate so that the two are linked.
Transport Requirements: Once the animals are loaded and the journey has commenced, animals must not be unloaded until arrival at the destination premises with the exception of scheduled stops at the following locations:
- Motorway service stations
- Official lay-by (on a trunk/main road)
- Lorry Park or similar place
Animals for slaughter: the premises of destination must be an abattoir designated for the purposes of slaughtering livestock from bluetongue control zones
Please select the relevant documents below for the species to be exported.
Documents
- Additional Supplementary Owners Declaration for cattle
- Sheep & Goats Direct Slaughter supplementary certificate
- Cattle Direct Slaughter supplementary certificate
- Sheep & Goats Breeding & Production supplementary certificate (March – 31st May)
- Cattle Breeding & Production supplementary certificate (March – 31st May)
- Sheep & Goats Breeding & Production supplementary certificate – 1st JUNE 2026 ONWARDS – NOT YET IN USE, FOR INFO ONLY
- Cattle Breeding & Production supplementary certificate – 1st JUNE 2026 ONWARDS – NOT YET IN USE, FOR INFO ONLY