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  • Export certification of breeding and production cattle to GB directly from their premises of origin

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

    Date published: 21 May 2012

    Last updated: 10 December 2025

    These documents provide useful advice and guidance in relation to exporting breeding/production cattle to Great Britain directly from their premises of origin.

    The Traces Application Form has now been replaced by the GB Export Application Form below for these exports.Export certification for breeding/production cattle to GB

    Export certification for breeding/production cattle to GB 

    • Exports to Scotland, England and Wales from OUTSIDE of NI Bluetongue Control Zones are permitted with no requirements beyond those normally in place.

    • Exports to GB from Bluetongue Control Zones are suspended currently.

    • Transport Certificate
    • GB Export Application Form

    Documents

    • Summary of formsMicrosoft Word (48.5 KB)
    • Owners notes for guidanceMicrosoft Word (29.24 KB)
    • Owner's declarationMicrosoft Word (28.5 KB)
    • Notes for guidance for Authorised Veterinary Inspectors (AVIs)Microsoft Word (33.39 KB)
    • Checklist for Authorised Veterinary Inspectors (AVIs)Microsoft Word (46.5 KB)
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