Statutory guidance

General licence to move live animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in Scotland (EXD608(EW))

Use this licence to move live animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in Scotland.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 15 May 2026
• Last updated: 22 August 2026
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  1. 22 August 2026

     Updated license conditions in 'General licence to move live animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in Scotland' EXD608 (EW) attachment at the request from the Scottish government.

  2. 15 May 2026

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 21 September 2026

This general licence is out of date and has been archived.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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General licence to move live animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in Scotland (EXD608(EW))

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This licence should be used to move live animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in Scotland.

For any movement out of a bluetongue restricted zone make sure that you: 

• only use a licence if you meet all the conditions
• use the latest version of the licence as they are occasionally updated 
• keep a copy with you when you move animals under the licence

You do not need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions.