Guidance on livestock identification requirements for export following EU exit

The Scottish Government has published guidance on changes to the requirements around the export of livestock from Scotland to the European Union (EU) and its movement to Northern Ireland (NI) following the EU exit. These changes affect how animals are identified and their movements recorded. They came into effect from 1 January 2021.

The guidance includes advice on cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. It also links to further information on the import and export of live animals and animal products following the EU exit.

Anyone can use this service.

This is a free service.

Anyone involved in the export of live animals from Scotland to the European Union (EU) and/or their movement to Northern Ireland (NI).

Visit the Scottish Government website for more information and to read the full guidance.