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  • Return of NI cattle from an approved show or sale in the ROI

    Topics:
    • Animal Health, Welfare and Trade, 
    • Importing Live Animals from EU

    Date published: 7 July 2023

    Last updated: 30 January 2026

    Guidance on the requirements to move cattle from NI to an approved show or sale in the ROI and return 

    As a result of Bluetongue (BTV-3) in Northern Ireland (NI) and Republic of Ireland (ROI) moves of cattle between NI and ROI for the purpose of attending shows are not currently permitted.

    Further information and updates on the Bluetongue situation in Northern Ireland can be found here and updates regarding the situation in the Republic of Ireland can be found here and here.

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