Bovine (live): model health certificates
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export live bovine to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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From 1 January 2021, live bovine exported to Great Britain must be accompanied by the relevant health certificate. Exporters in EU and non-EU countries should read the guide on how to complete a health certificate.
Live bovine from non-EU countries
Certificate GBHC620
Must be used from 30 April 2024 by all countries.
Model health certificate for domestic bovine animals (including Bubalus and Bison species and their cross-breeds) intended for breeding or production after importation (Regulation 206/2010) (BOV-X).
Certificate GBHC621
Must be used from 30 April 2024 by all countries.
Model health certificate for domestic bovine animals (including Bubalus and Bison species and their cross-breeds) intended for immediate slaughter after importation (Regulation 206/2010) (BOV-Y).
Updates to this page
Last updated 30 April 2024 + show all updates
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All old versions of certificates have been removed.
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Certificates GBHC620 and GBHC621 have been amended. See version history for details.
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GBHC012E amended and replaced with new version and updated the version history document.
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Uploaded new version of certificate GBHC012E. Updated the version history document.
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We have published new streamlined certificates which replace those currently in use: - GBHC620 BOV-X: Domestic bovine animals for breeding or production (replaces GBHC012X and GBHC012E) - GBHC621 BOV-Y: Domestic bovine animals for slaughter (replaces GBHC013X and GBHC013E)
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Uploaded new version of certificate GBHC012E. Updated the version history document.
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Multiple changes: * Amended the version history notes for certificates GBHC012E, GBHC012X, GBHC013E, and GBHC013X. The previous version of each certificate will continue to be accepted until 1 April 2023. * Amended box 1.2.a in certificates GBHC012E and GBHC013E. A unique notification number (UNN) needs to be included in this box.
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Uploaded updated versions of model health certificates: GBHC012X, GBHC012E, GBHC013X, GBHC013X.
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We’ve updated certificates GBHC012X and GBHC013X.
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Updated model health certificates GBHC012E, GBHC012X, GBHC013E and GBHC013X.
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Added a version history of changes to model health certificates.
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First published.