Trying to export breeding livestock throughout Europe?

Question

I have a pedigree Boer goat herd and am trying yo export throughout Europe.
I am being told I have to have 3 years scrapie monitoring scheme approval by DEFRA.
I am being told by exporters in Europe this is wrong.
I need an expert to tell DEFRA as they will not listen to me as I do not know the facts well enough.
Any expert advice would be of use.

Answer

dear Philip
I have asked your local Enterprise Europe Network in the South West to look into your enquiry.
You can contact them at 01275 370 997 or e-mail: [email protected]

You may also be interested in the following EU consultation on meat origin labelling in Europe which you can feedback on https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Labellingofmeat

best wishes
Mathilde Murphy
Enterprise Europe Network

Answer

Hello Philip,

I would be happy to look closer into your enquiry. Could you please let me know your contact details or contact me on 01275 370 813.

I will require more details on the other exporters’ cases you are referring to in your enquiry, in order to investigate further. Alternatively you can email me on [email protected]

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Sophie Varcin

Enterprise Europe Network South West

Answer

Philip, the information that you received from DEFRA is correct you will have to have been in the Scrapie monitoring scheme for 3 years before you can send to Europe This is an agreed protocol and applies to all potential exporters
The Export Certification User Group (ECUG) part of DEFRA or the AHVLA bassed in Carlisle will have the definitive answers for you Kind regards Chris

Export Action Plan