Export certification for slaughter sheep & goats to EU Member States direct from their premises of origin
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These documents provide useful advice and guidance in relation to exporting slaughter sheep & goats to EU Member States direct from their premises of origin and have been updated to take account of the Animal Health Law Regulation for EU Trade.
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.