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The UK’s departure from the EU will result in a change in the rules for the movement of live animals between Ireland and the UK.
From May 18th 2014, all horses moving between Ireland and France MUST, in addition to a valid passport, be accompanied by either
- an official veterinary health certificate issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, OR
- a DOCOM document issued by an approved Tripartite Body in respect of specified categories of horses.
The competent authorities have, on the basis of submitted documented health standards and controls, agreed on the following as approved Tripartite Agreement (TPA) Bodies in Ireland.
- Horse Sport Ireland - for the category of Sport horses competing at FEI affiliated competitions
- Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association – for the category of registered thoroughbreds being moved for breeding or from a sale.
- The Turf Club – for the category of racehorses competing in races or race training in France
Persons wishing to move horses in any of the above TPA categories to/from France should contact the appropriate TPA Body (or their Bloodstock agent) for further information.
Persons wishing to move horses that are outside the scope of the TPA to/from France should contact their bloodstock agent who will arrange for the appropriate veterinary certification. Persons using their own transport to bring their own horses to EU member states (including France) are asked contact their local regional Department office for further information and to arrange for the necessary certification.
When the transition period ends, the TPA will no longer be in force.
The following requirements will apply:
a) Equines moving from Great Britain (GB) to Ireland will only be allowed enter Ireland if the UK is listed by the EU in the relevant legislation as a third country permitted to export equines to the EU. If listed, the requirements for moving equines from GB to Ireland will depend on the sanitary group (health status category) in which the EU lists the UK. It is likely that, if the UK is listed, it will be listed in Sanitary Group A, although this will only be confirmed closer to the date on which the transition period ends.
b) Equines must be moved in accordance with Customs procedures. Please see here for further information.
c) Equines moving from Ireland to GB will be subject to certain requirements, according to the UK’s Border Operating Model. These requirements include:
From 1st January 2021
- pre-notification of import of live animals through the UK Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed
System (IPAFFS )1
- export health certification
- documentary checks and physical inspection at point of destination (based on risk assessment).
From 1st July 2021
In addition to the requirements outlined above, equines must enter GB through a Border Control Post
(BCP). Documentary checks and physical inspection will take place at the BCP.2
Furthermore, the transporter will require:
- a Certificate of Competence
- a valid Vehicle Approval Certificate, issued by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- a Transporter Authorisation, issued by the UK Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA).
- a journey log, to be submitted to APHA and accompany the equine in certain cases
At the end of the transition period, controls at entry points to the EU will apply to live animals travelling from one EU Member State to another Member State that transit through the UK.
Equine animals must be moved in accordance with Customs transit procedure. See
here for further information.
The relevant part of the Common Health Entry Document (CHED) must be completed and submitted in TRACES NT (TRAde Control and Export System, New Technology) in advance of the consignment’s re-entry into the EU.
Complete the form below and return it to Horseexports@agriculture.gov.ie or fax to 01 6619031 at least five working days before date of export.
APPLICATION FOR EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATE EXPORT OF HORSES – TO EU
DownloadComplete the form below and send it to Live Trade, Animal Health Division, Floor 3C, DAFM, Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 at least three working days before date of export. Private practitioners’ veterinary certificates accompanying the application, should be dated within 10 days of date of export.
APPLICATION FOR EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR CANADA
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