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Export Controls for Sheep

Please note: as from 1/8/10 all sheep for export need to be double tagged or EID tagged, details dependent on date of birth.

If you are planning to export sheep - DEFA Agriculture requires the following information at least* 3 working days prior to the lairage, in order to prepare the 'Export Health Certificate':

An application form for Export is available for download below - submission by spreadsheet and email are easier to process hence they incur lower admin costs. For postal/fax applications, please provide 4 working days notice for the production of the EHC, 10 days for a EU export.

Exporter Requirements:

All inspections are carried out in adequate light. In the hours of GMT inspections of more than 50 animals to start no later than 12.00 noon.

Please ensure your haulier has the appropriate Transport Authorisation to transport the animals: please see: Transport.

DEFA Agriculture on 685844 or Agriculture@gov.im - please remember to book lairage inspections in advance.

Downloadable Documents
Acrobat PDF FileAnimal Welfare: Live Exports (256 kb)
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Acrobat PDF FileSheep Export Application Form (213 kb)
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Acrobat PDF FileExport Application Form (221 kb)
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