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  • Export certification for breeding / production cattle to EU Member States direct from their premises of origin

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

    Date published: 22 May 2021

    Last updated: 5 December 2025

    These documents provide useful advice and guidance in relation to exporting breeding / production (non slaughter) cattle to EU Member States direct from their premises of origin and have been updated to take account of the Animal Health Law Regulations for EU Trade. Only to be used on or after 11 October 2021.

    Exports to Ireland of animals for breeding and production (including fattening) are suspended indefinitely

    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. 

     

    • Transport Certificate
    • TRACES Application Form

    Documents

    • Summary of FormsMicrosoft Word (41.5 KB)
    • NOTES FOR GUIDANCE - TEMPLATE BOV-INTRA-XAdobe PDF (479.31 KB)
    • Owner's Notes for GuidanceMicrosoft Word (35.62 KB)
    • Owner's DeclarationMicrosoft Word (19.21 KB)
    • Transport DeclarationMicrosoft Word (23.37 KB)
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