Bluetongue: Transit through Bluetongue Zones
Important - this summary is provided for guidance only. Before moving animals, you must ensure you can comply fully with all the Bluetongue licence conditions. If in doubt, contact your local Animal Health Office or Trading Standards in your Local Authority.
You can check if these controls apply to you by using the following maps:
- Bluetongue Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone - Declaration and definitive map (PDF 1.5MB)
- Interactive map - Search by postcode to see if you are in a Zone.
What movements can take place
There are no restrictions on the movement of pigs or horses as they are not susceptible to Bluetongue. The following movements may take place under the movement licences and you must comply with the conditions.
- You can move ruminant animals from a Protection Zone (PZ) through a Surveillance Zone (SZ) to a PZ..
- You can move ruminant animals from an area free from Bluetongue restrictions (FA) through the Restricted Zone (RZ) to a FA..
- You can move ruminant animals from the RZ through the FA to the RZ.
- You can move ruminant animals from the SZ through the PZ to the SZ.
What movements can’t take place
- You cannot move ruminants from the Bluetongue Surveillance Zone except to the Bluetongue Protection Zone, or to slaughter, as outlined above.
Page last modified: 23 July, 2008