Animals brought to these markets would not require vaccination or pre-movement testing so long as they are taken direct to a designated slaughterhouse in Wales or a slaughterhouse in the RZ in England \ Odhran Ducie
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Bluetongue approved red markets have been set up in Wales to allow greater flexibility for farmers and auctioneers while maintaining disease controls.
From 14 July animals can be moved from the Restricted Zone (RZ) in England to a red market in Wales, for direct onward movement to a designated slaughterhouse in Wales or one within the RZ.
Decision
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Animals brought to these markets do not require vaccination or pre-movement testing. The decision follows a Bluetongue roundtable meeting hosted by the Welsh Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies on 8 July with representatives of the livestock industry to discuss future bluetongue policy.
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Bluetongue approved red markets have been set up in Wales to allow greater flexibility for farmers and auctioneers while maintaining disease controls.
From 14 July animals can be moved from the Restricted Zone (RZ) in England to a red market in Wales, for direct onward movement to a designated slaughterhouse in Wales or one within the RZ.
Decision
Animals brought to these markets do not require vaccination or pre-movement testing. The decision follows a Bluetongue roundtable meeting hosted by the Welsh Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies on 8 July with representatives of the livestock industry to discuss future bluetongue policy.
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