Following changes to the Bluetongue (BTV3) restrictions in Northern Ireland, GB buyers will be able to purchase from export qualified in-lamb sales in Northern Ireland.
Movements from NI to GB will be treated as if no Bluetongue controls are in place, but animals will still have to be export qualified under standard NI to GB export rules.
Meanwhile, for those breeders in Northern Ireland animals may now be moved from outside the Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) to farms within the TCZ.
However, for those farming within the TCZ no movements off farm are allowed except direct movement to slaughter.
Members should consult their own vet for any further advice.