Following changes in EU legislation, from 13th December 2023, all producers selling livestock to slaughter must have had an annual on-farm veterinary visit to allow their animals (and/or part of any animals i.e offal), to be exported out of the UK.
Unless producers have evidence of a membership with a qualifying assurance scheme, they will require a Veterinary Attestation certificate to certify that a annual on-farm visit has taken place. The visit is to verify the absence of notifiable diseases and provide general advice on farm biosecurity, meeting EU requirements. Included on the certificate will be your unique Veterinary Attestation Number (VAN).
As vendors, your will be required to provide your VAN to the livestock market or slaughterhouse prior to, or on arrival.
We have already begun completing these forms for many clients. It is also a good opportunity to update your flock/herd health plans at the same time. Contact us now to schedule the completion of your vet attestation.
