International trade: Customer Information Notes - AE/08/159
This Customer Information note (CIN) was issued by the International Animal Health Service Delivery Unit (IAHSDU) of Animal Health (AH). Therefore Defra cannot advise on its content. Please contact IAHSDU for further information.
Export of livestock to the Isle of Man
1. Revised export certification is now available for the export of :
- Rams over 9 months of age of certain specified breeds to the Isle of Man (1137EHC)
- Sheep and goats to the Isle of man (1139EHC)
- Sheep and goats aged under 9 months for breeding to the Isle of Man (3486EHC)
- Cattle for breeding or production to the Isle of Man (520EHC)
2. Exporters should be aware that :
- The bluetongue requirements have been modified to include an additional requirement.
- The Isle of Man is not content for a waiver during the period starting 60 days after the ‘vector free’ period.
- The following Maedi-visna option / requirement is no longer available:
“in the case of animals consigned from a show or sale I have seen an approval document issued by SAC with respect to the premises.”
3. Should exporters require a specimen copy of the export health certificate and the notes for guidance or other associated documents, they should contact their local Animal Health Office.
Further Enquiries
4. This and further CINs will be posted on the Defra website.
5. Exporters with any further enquiries concerning the subject matter of this CIN should contact their local Animal Health Office or Central Operations Carlisle.
Issued by: INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY UNIT
Export Section
Tel (01522) 563132
Email
Lincoln.iahsdu@animalhealth.gsi.gov.uk
Page published: 7 November, 2008