Export certification for slaughter cattle to EU Member States from an EU approved assembly centre in Northern Ireland
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These documents provide useful advice and guidance in relation to exporting slaughter cattle to EU Member States direct from an EU approved assembly centre in Northern Ireland 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.
Bluetongue – 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.
Exports to Ireland:
DAFM have advised that, as a result of the loss of Northern Ireland’s Bluetongue Free status they require pre-notification of all movements of cattle and sheep from Northern Ireland going for direct slaughter in Ireland.
As soon as you are aware of a request to move animals to direct slaughter, please e-mail DAFM using the e-mail address provided below. Please include the following information.
• The name of the exporter
• The animal group number of the premises of origin
• The address of the premises of origin
• The name and address of the premises of destination
• Species and number of animals travelling
• The certificate number if known.
These details should be e-mailed to NDCCBTV@agriculture.gov.ie as soon as they are available.
Exports to other Member States: The exporter should advise the recipient a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the export.