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  • Camelids for Intra-Community trade to EU Member State for exports from 11 October 2021 onwards

    Topics:
    • Animal Health, Welfare and Trade, 
    • Exporting Animals, Animal Products and By-Products

    Date published: 28 October 2021

    Last updated: 14 April 2026

    These documents provide useful advice and guidance in relation to the export of camelids to the EU for breeding and production or for slaughter and have been updated to take account of the Animal Health Law Regulation for EU Trade, which came into effect 11 October 2021

    Bluetongue:

    • Ireland have published a derogation which permits movement for Breeding and Production without additional Bluetongue requirements so long as NI only has BTV3.
    • CURRENTLY NO ADDITIONAL BLUETONGUE REQUIREMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR EXPORT TO IRELAND FOR BREEDING & PRODUCTION.
    • Exports for breeding & production to other EU member States MAY be possible if the Member State is not BT Free and allows derogations from BT requirements. Published derogations can be viewed here Bluetongue - Food Safety - European Commission Please check well in advance of the export and if unsure check with us by e-mailing daeratradeexports@daera-ni.gov.uk
    • Advice regarding completion of the EHC for Member States with available derogations will be provided to the certifying vet on a case-by-case basis. 
    • Please contact daeratradeexports@daera-ni.gov.uk well in advance of the anticipated date of export. 
    • Exports to EU member States for direct slaughter are permitted so long as they come from establishments in which infection with bluetongue virus (serotypes 1-24) has not been reported during the last 30 days prior to the date of departure of the consignment. 48-hours prenotification must be given.
    • Transport Certificate
    • TRACES Application Form

    Documents

    • CAM-INTRA-X-SOF – Camelids (Non Slaughter) Summary of formsMicrosoft Word (26.24 KB)
    • CAM-INTRA-X-OD – Camelids (Non Slaughter) Owner's declarationMicrosoft Word (18.75 KB)
    • CAM-INTRA-X-ODNFG – Camelids (Non Slaughter) Owner's notes for guidanceMicrosoft Word (27.91 KB)
    • NOTES FOR GUIDANCE - Template CAM - INTRA-X - Camelid (non slaughter)Adobe PDF (476.05 KB)
    • CAM-INTRA-X-TD – Camelids (Non Slaughter) Transport declarationMicrosoft Word (19.33 KB)
    • CAM-INTRA-Y-SOF – Camelids (Slaughter) Summary of formsMicrosoft Word (24.95 KB)
    • NOTES FOR GUIDANCE - Template CAM-INTRA-Y – Camelids (Slaughter)Adobe PDF (289.57 KB)
    • CAM-INTRA-Y-OD – Camelids (Slaughter) Owner's declarationMicrosoft Word (18.89 KB)
    • CAM-INTRA-Y-ODNFG – Camelids (Slaughter) Owner's notes for guidanceMicrosoft Word (17.3 KB)
    • CAM-INTRA-Y-TD – Camelids (Slaughter) Transport declarationMicrosoft Word (18.88 KB)

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