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  • Training Pathway for private veterinarians wishing to become authorised as aPVPs or for existing aPVPs who wish to expand their range of authorisations

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    • Animal Health, Welfare and Trade, 
    • Exporting Animals and Animal Products from Northern Ireland to GB, EU and Third Countries (Including guidance and application point for DAERA Export Certificate System (DECS))

    Date published: 17 July 2026

    Training pathway for private veterinarians who wish to become authorised to act as aPVPs on behalf of DAERA or for existing aPVPs who wish to expand their range of authorisations.

    This document provides the information on the training pathway to becoming authorised to certify export consignments of live animals and products of animal origin (POAO) on behalf of DAERA as an authorised private veterinary practitioner (aPVP). It also provides guidance for current aPVPs who wish to expand their current authorisations to certify.

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    • Authorised Private Veterinary Practitioner (aPVP) Training pathwayAdobe PDF (170.68 KB)

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