Bluetongue approved slaughter markets and designated breeding sales
Licences to move animals to bluetongue-approved slaughter markets and how to become a bluetongue-approved market.
Applies to England
You must follow the conditions of a general licence to move animals to bluetongue-approved markets. Make sure you:
- use the right licence
- download the latest version of the licence as they are updated from time to time
- keep a copy with you when you move animals under the licence
| General licence | What it is for |
|---|---|
| To move animals from a bluetongue zone to an approved slaughter market outside a bluetongue zone, for direct sale to a designated slaughterhouse or restricted zone slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter. | |
| To move animals from an approved ‘slaughter market’ to a designated slaughterhouse or restricted zone slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter. |
Slaughter markets: selling
To sell animals from a bluetongue restricted zone (RZ), protection zone (PZ) or surveillance zone (SZ) at a slaughter market outside the zone, you must:
- check it is a bluetongue approved slaughter market
- follow general licence conditions for the movement of animals in and out of the market - see licence for movements to the market, and licence for movements from the market to the slaughterhouse
- check the slaughterhouse is designated
Become an approved slaughter market
You will need to apply to become an APHA approved bluetongue slaughter market.
Email outbreakmarketlicensing@apha.gov.uk to request an application form.
Before you apply, you must comply with the animal gatherings order (AGO).
Bluetongue approved slaughter markets in England
East Midlands:
- Melton Mowbray Market (RM-03), Melton Mowbray, LE13 1JY
West Midlands:
- Worcester Livestock Market (RM-08), Worcester, WR4 0SQ
- Ludlow Livestock Market (RM-09), Ludlow, SY8 4BH
North East:
- Darlington Farmers Auction Mart (RM-05), Darlington, DL2 2XX
Yorkshire and the Humber:
- Selby Livestock Auction Mart (RM-01), Selby, YO8 8NB
- York Auction Centre (RM-02), Murton, YO19 5GF
- Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart (RM-04), Thirsk, YO7 3AB
- Northallerton Auctions (RM-06), Northallerton, DL7 8LZ
- Malton Livestock Auctioneers (RM-07), Malton, YO17 7JN
Bluetongue approved dedicated breeding animal sales at markets
You will soon be able to move breeding animals to bluetongue-approved dedicated breeding markets as long as:
- the movement is within England (animals cannot move to Scotland or Wales)
- the animals are individually identified
- the animals have tested negative for bluetongue on a sample taken less than 5 days before the date of the market
- you follow the conditions specified in your licences as a seller, buyer or market, when the licences are available (the buyer will need to arrange for a post movement test)
A bluetongue-approved dedicated breeding market is a place where breeding animals will either leave a bluetongue zone:
- to attend the market
- once purchased at the market
You do not need a bluetongue movement licence if your animals are only moving within:
- a free area
- the same bluetongue restricted zone
Become an approved breeding sales market
To run bluetongue dedicated breeding sales, you will need to apply for approval from APHA.
Email outbreakmarketlicensing@apha.gov.uk to request an application form.
If APHA approves your application, you must make sure:
- your clients are aware of the general licence conditions for the movement of animals in and out of the market, when available
- the market is licenced and complies under AGO
Bluetongue approved breeding animal sales markets in England
East Midlands:
- Melton Mowbray Market (RM-03), Melton Mowbray, LE13 1JY
Updates to this page
Last updated 25 October 2024 + show all updates
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Added information to the 'Bluetongue approved dedicated breeding animal sales at markets' section to clarify the conditions of moving breeding animals to bluetongue approved dedicated breeding markets. Added new section 'Bluetongue approved breeding animal sales markets in England'.
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First published.