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Animal Health Status
TB - Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Scheme 
All animals must come from herds, which are Officially TB free (OTF - i.e., not
restricted) and the herd and relevant animals must have had a clear test
within the previous 12 months – this test must be recorded on the
Department’s Animal Health Computer System (AHCS).  In general, apart
from cows of all ages and males over the age of 36 months (see next
paragraph), no pre-movement test is required for TB.  However, it is
recommended by the Department that a 30-day pre-movement test for TB
should apply to all Shows.  Animals which have disclosed inconclusive reactor
results are not permitted to be moved for the purpose of exhibition at shows.  
From the 1 February 2023, cows of all ages and males over the age of 36
months that move from a show to a different herd must either have been
tested in the previous 30 days or the animal and the herd presenting it to the
show must have been tested in the previous six months prior to movement.  If
a cow of any age, or a male over the age of 36 months, moves from a show to
a different herd and does not meet the above criteria then a TB test must be
carried out on the animal concerned within 30 days of its movement into the
new herd.  If after 30 days, the animal has not been tested, the herd into
which it has moved will be restricted and if, after a further 60 days the animal
has still not been tested then the entire herd will be listed for a TB test.  For
further information see new bovine TB testing requirements for animal
movements on www.bovinetb.ie 
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) 
All bovine animals must have a negative BVD status for BVD virus (not
antibody) when moving, including to shows, within the state.  Animals entering
the state, including Northern Ireland, must have a valid E.U. Health Certificate.
Identification, Registration, Movement Inspections  
The restriction of a holding for noncompliance with IDR related issues will also
impact movement of bovine to a show for the period of the restriction.           
Bovine Identification & Mandatory Electronic Identification of bovines (EID)
Mandatory electronic identification (EID) of bovines has been implemented
with effect from 1st July 2022.  This means that all bovine animals born on or
after 1st July 2022 must be identified with 2 official flag tags, one of which
contains an EID component. All bovines born prior to 1st July 2022 must

continue to bear 2 official flag tags as heretofore.  There is no mandatory
requirement that bovines in this age category bear an official EID tag.  
Passports 
All bovines attending shows must be accompanied by their passports.
Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) Notification
1. The movement of cattle to and from an Agricultural Show/Fair within
the State must be recorded on the AIM System. 
2. With effect from 4 February 2019 there is a specific Certificates of
Compliance for the “Movement of Bovine from a Single Holding to a
Show”, form NBAS 31K refers. 
3. The herd keeper must obtain the Certificate of Compliance prior to the
movement of animals.  The certificate can be created by (i) using herd
keepers’ on-line facility or (ii) where the keeper is not on-line the
certificate can be generated by the local Regional Veterinary Office
(RVO) following receipt of a completed form NBAS 31K. 
4. The creation of a certificate is subject to normal movement criteria
such as clear TB test etc.  
5. A copy of form NBAS 31K is included at Appendix 2 and will also be
available on www.gov.ie.
6. When applying for this certificate, the Show/Fair number is not
required. The certificate generated will include an “S” symbol.
7. The Certificate of Compliance for a show will continue to be valid for a
period of up to 30 days.  As is currently the case, these can be used
for the movement of animal/s to several shows during the validity
period of the certificate.  Requests to the RVO should be provided with
sufficient time to allow for the certificate to be generated and issued
especially where one cert expires, and another is required
immediately.  Keepers who are likely to attend at consecutive shows
are strongly advised to apply using herd keepers’ on-line facility.  The
ability to create and print a certificate immediately (subject to the
bovine meeting the relevant criteria) will remove issues which can
arise where a certificate is already in place and a further certificate is
required. 
8. Calves which are less than 10 days old cannot be moved to a Show.
9. The Movement Notification Section of the Certificate should be
completed and signed by the keeper.  The form should also be signed
and stamped by the Show Secretary who must clearly indicate the
Show Number.  The Show movement must be recorded on the
passport.  Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling these requirements lies
with the Show Secretary.

10. If the animal/s move from the show to a herd other than the source
herd, the new destination herd must also sign the certificate.
11. Completed forms must be sent by the Show Secretary to the local
RVO within seven days of the Show. Failure to have movements
recorded within the required time scale may have implications for the
herd keeper/s involved.

Cattle being Moved from Northern Ireland for an Agricultural Show  
Movements from Northern Ireland (NI)
It is very important that any proposal to move cattle to a show, including from
NI, is made known to the local RVO well in advance so that consideration can
be given to compliance with the requirements outlined below.
Premises
The show premises at which the cattle will reside for the duration of their stay
must be an assembly centre approved for Intra Trade (movements to other
Member States) or of such a standard as being capable of being approved for
such a purpose temporarily.  A fundamental requirement for such premises is
that they have surfaces that are capable of being cleaned and disinfected and
have adequate cleaning and disinfection facilities.  Adequate segregation
facilities may be required also (see under “Status of Animals” below).
Status of Bovine Animals moved from Northern Ireland for a Show 
Cattle from NI being moved to a show must be certified in accordance with the
normal animal health requirements for intra-community trade in breeding
animals including having passed a TB test (INTRA TRADE interpretation)
during the 30 days prior to movement.  
To comply with eligibility requirements for return to Northern Ireland
after the show 
Cattle cannot mix with any cattle of a lesser health status while at the
show. 
This can be achieved in one of two ways: 
1. either the moved animals are kept segregated fully from other cattle at
the show which have not been tested, or 
2. all cattle attending the show must have been TB tested (Intra Trade
interpretation) within 30 days. 

Documentation Required 

1. Cattle moved to a show from NI must be accompanied by an original
breeding Intra-Trade Animal Health Certificate (ITAHC) and a passport
for each animal.
2.  A TRACES message, corresponding with the TRACES certificate, will
be sent for each animal or consignment being dispatched to the show
(this will be performed by officials in the dispatching country). 
3. For the return journey, this original certificate must be endorsed by the
signature of the official veterinarian of the Department at the show,
together with the official stamp of the competent authority and date of
endorsement. 
4. A TRACES message will be sent for the return journey also (this will
be performed by Department officials attending the show).
5. In addition, a non-comminglement certificate must be issued by the
official veterinarian for the show at or before return, stating that the
animal shows no clinical signs of disease and has not been in contact,
during its stay at the show/event, with animals of a lesser health
status.  The passport must accompany the animal on the return
journey also.
6. CMMS 5 - In such cases and in addition to the above the keeper of the
animals in conjunction with the Show Secretary must also ensure that
a CMMS 5 document is completed and returned to the Animal
Identification and Movement Division, Backweston Administration
Building, Stacumny Lane, Celbridge, Co Kildare, W23 X3PH detailing
those animals moved to take part in the Show.  The keeper of the
moved animal/s is required to sign the form when the animal arrives at
the Show and provide their herd number.  Following the show, the
official veterinarian should complete the bottom portion of the CMMS 5
form also confirming that he has stamped the official Health Certificate
and that he has issued a Non-Comminglement Certificate. 
7. A copy of the CMMS 5 form is attached at Appendix 2 and will also be
available on the Departments website/from the local RVO.
8. The secretary/keeper should retain a photocopy of the form if
required. 

Requirement in Respect of Cattle being: 
A.    Moved to Northern Ireland for an Agricultural Show (and returned) and 

B.    Consideration regarding movement of cattle to an agricultural show within
the EU other than NI  
A.    Movement to Northern Ireland 
1.    Cattle moving from Ireland to a Show in NI must be recorded on the
Departments AIM database. 
2.    When the ITAHC is being issued by the local RVO, they will arrange to
have the outward movement for the animal(s) recorded onto AIM.  All cattle
must be accompanied by an official TRACES ITAHC for bovine animals
(BOV-X). 
3.    A TRACES message, corresponding with the ITAHC, will be sent for each
animal or consignment being dispatched to the show (this will be performed
by Department officials in the RVO).
Cattle for Breeding and Production
Valid identity card/passport            -    all animals
Negative TB test (Intra Trade interpretation)  -    all animals aged over 42 days
within 30 days prior to movement
    
1.    Regarding BVD, keepers will need to satisfy the RVO that 
a.    the proposed show will not accept animals from herds that have
contained animals Persistently Infected (P.I.) with BVD within the past 18
months.
b.    all animals at the show will come from herds where every animal has
either a direct or indirect negative BVD test.
2.    An official certificate of non-comminglement should be issued by the
veterinarian at the show, at or before the time of return.
3.    All animals should be isolated for at least 14 days on their return to the
herd of origin.  The herd keeper should make arrangements with the RVO to
have the animal/s sampled for BVD antibody and antigen before mixing with
the rest of the herd. 
4.    Keepers should be aware that if the results of these tests indicate that the
animal/s pose a risk to the National eradication programme, an
epidemiological investigation may be triggered.
Note – Normal movement rules including the 30-day residency rule will apply.
B.    Movement of Cattle to an Agricultural Show within the EU other than
to Northern Ireland 
Agreement for the movement and immediate return of cattle to a show in
another country within the EU or vice versa currently applies for movements
between Ireland and NI only.  Requests for cattle from Ireland to attend shows
in countries other than NI will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Before the movement of cattle from Ireland to a Show in parts of the EU other
than to NI takes place, it is imperative to establish that the Competent
Authority of the destination country has agreed to put in place the same
system for the processing of the documentation as applies to movements to
NI.  Therefore, exhibitors who wish to show cattle at an EU Show other than in
NI should contact the local RVO at least one month prior to the show.
Where the movement of cattle from Ireland is agreed with the destination
country, the movement of such cattle must be recorded on AIM.  When the
official ITAHC for bovine animals is being issued by the local RVO, they will
arrange to have the outward movement of the animal(s) recorded onto AIM. 
Process to be followed to ensure that a record is generated to record the
return of cattle from a Show to the Home Farm from:
•    Northern Ireland and/or 
•    A location within the EU other than to Northern Ireland where
applicable/approved in line with the above (additional to those noted below
may also be requested where approved).
 
Documentation required. 
Following the show, the following must be provided: 
a.    The Intra Trade Animal Health Certificate (ITAHC) that accompanied the
animal from Northern Ireland must be endorsed and stamped by the official
veterinarian at the show (a new ITAHC may need to be generated to
accompany the animals if they are returning to a location other than Northern
Ireland) 
b.    A Non-Comminglement Certificate 
c.    CMMS 6 form: When the animal returns to the home farm, the keeper
presents these Certificates to the RVO along with a completed CMMS 6 form
stating that the animal has returned from the show.  A copy of the CMMS 6
form is attached at Appendix 4 and will also be available on the Departments
website/from the local RVO.  The show secretary/keeper should retain a
photocopy of the form if required.  The RVO can then record the return
movement back to the keeper’s holding on the AIM system.