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Apply to move animals out of bluetongue zones

Apply for a specific licence for any movement in a bluetongue zone not covered by a general licence.

Updates to this page

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published:
1 October 2024
Last updated:
2 October 2026
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  1. Updated to reflect that from 00:01 on 3 October 2026 an all-Scotland restricted zone will be in place.

  2. Updated the link to the 'Movements from a bluetongue restricted zone or temporary control zone to the free area of Scotland to live information request form EXD645(GB)'.

  3. Updated the 'Movements from a bluetongue restricted zone or temporary control zone to the free area of Scotland to live information request form EXD645(GB)'.

  4. Updated the EXD645(GB) form: 'Form requesting information for movement from the Bluetongue Restriction Zone or Temporary Control Zone to Scotland to live'.

  5. Updated the EXD645(EW) form requesting information for movement from the Bluetongue Restriction Zone or Temporary Control Zone to Scotland to live.

  6. Updated the EXD645(EW) form requesting information for movement from the Bluetongue Restriction Zone or Temporary Control Zone to Scotland to live.

  7. Updated the request information for movement from the bluetongue restriction zone to Scotland to live form (EXD645 (EW)).

  8. Updated the request information for movement from the bluetongue restriction zone to Scotland to live form (EXD645 (EW)).

  9. The email address for getting help in England has been replaced with a link to the contact form.

  10. Added contact details for APHA in Scotland and Wales.

  11. Added EXD645 (SW), a form to complete before applying to move animals from the bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland or Wales.

  12. This page was updated to include links to guidance in Scotland and Wales.

  13. First published.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

From 00:01 on 3 October 2026 an all-Scotland restricted zone will be in place. For movement licences after this date, follow the guidance on GOV.SCOT.

Some movements are covered by general licences. General licences are free of charge and do not require an application: you just need to comply with the conditions. Learn more about bluetongue movement general licences.

If you are planning to move animals from England to Scotland you should follow the guidance on movement licences and pre-movement tests in Scotland.

If you are planning to move animals from England to Wales  you should follow the guidance on movement licences and pre-movement tests in Wales.

Use this service to:

  • apply for a licence
  • check the status of your licence application
  • add further information in support of your application
  • download issued licences

Before you start

If you are applying for a specific licence to move animals from the bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland, you will need to download and complete an EXD645(GB) form before you start.

Allow at least 10 days for your licence application to be processed where possible. Complex and high-risk movements will need extra time to process.

We recommend preparing the following information before you start:

  • the licensee’s address and contact details
  • the address the animals would be moved from and to
  • county parish holding (CPH) numbers
  • designated premises approval number (if you have one)
  • animal identification marks if available (such as ear tags, freeze brands, slap marks and tattoos)
  • stock vehicle and driver details if available
  • a declaration for the animals moving under this licence that are exempt from testing

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