Export Controls for Sheep
If you are planning to export sheep - the Animal Health Division requires the following information at least* 48 hours prior to the lairage, in order to prepare the 'Export Health Certificate':
- Flock Number
- Official Ear Mark
- Breed
- Sex
- Age
- Name and Address of Exporter
- Address of Lairage Premises
- Name and Address of Destination
- Vehicle/Wagon Details - so a wagon inspection can be carried out; please see: Wagon Inspections
- Whether the sheep are going to a show / sale
- 'Application for Export' Certificate signed by your private veterinary surgeon. [The Application forms are available from Animal Health].
- Whether the sheep are going 'direct to slaughter' or 'further rearing';
- If the sheep are Maedi / Visna accredited.
- Name of certifying Veterinary Officer together with date/time of lairage.
* = for email applications please allow 48 hours notice; for any other type of application (e.g. post or fax) please allow 72 hours notice.
Export Health Certificate Template:
Please supply the animal information in the following format:
| Flock Number | Official Ear Mark | Breed | Sex | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e.g. UK 014123 | 1 | Suffolk | Female | 10 months |
| e.g. UK 014123 | 2 | Texel | Female | 18 months |
A proper handling system must be available to allow each sheep to be examined, a race which sheep can walk down in single file is acceptable. A hard standing area must be available to examine each animal for lameness.
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
Blue 'export' ear tags are available from Animal Health on 685844 or Animal.Health@gov.im - please remember to book lairage inspections in advance.
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