Equine animals not intended for slaughter for transit through the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8432

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export equine animals, such as horses or donkeys, not intended for slaughter from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) transiting through the EU or Northern Ireland.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 1 July 2021
• Last updated: 31 July 2024 — See all updates

• Destination country: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus
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• Commodity type: Equine
• Certificate status: On hold

This certificate is no longer available to use for exports.

You should instead use certificate 8431.

Published 1 July 2021
Last updated 31 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 31 July 2024

   This certificate has been withdrawn

2. 19 July 2024

   From 22nd July 2024, you cannot export cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses for fattening and slaughter.

3. 5 August 2022

   Guidance notes updated - amendments to parts 6 and 9, and section regarding II.1.11.

4. 26 July 2022

   EHC and guidance notes updated in line with new legislation

5. 28 June 2022

   Update to guidance notes

6. 11 May 2022

   Updated NFG with Master of Vessel requirements

7. 13 January 2022

   Specimen certificate updated

8. 26 October 2021

   Update to guidance notes

9. 30 July 2021

   Export Health Certificate (EHC) is now available in the EHC Online service.

10. 1 July 2021

    First published.