Cert signed for export of cattle for slaughter from Ireland to Algeria

Certificate signed on opening day of trade mission offers “significant opportunities”, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Marcella Connolly

2 February 2020

Cert signed for export of cattle for slaughter from Ireland to Algeria

Market access for beef and sheep meat exports was also discussed at the meeting.

Algerian authorities have agreed and signed a certificate for the export of cattle for slaughter from Ireland to Algeria with immediate effect. This marked a successful day one for the Department of Agriculture’s trade mission to north Africa.

The arrangement follows on from last year’s agreement on certificates for export of cattle for breeding and fattening.

The Algerian ministry granted a health cert for finished cattle of any age weighing over 500kg. It reflects the highest standards of animal health and welfare in Ireland.

This latest agreement offers “significant opportunities” for Irish livestock exports, according to the Department.

Market access for beef and sheepmeat exports was also discussed at the meeting.

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