Last Updated: 6th May 2025

Shows held inside the bluetongue restricted zone

You can move susceptible animals freely within the restricted zone to attend and return from shows being held within the same restricted zone.

Susceptible animals entering the restricted zone from the free area to attend shows:

• do not need a licence to enter the restricted zone

• must have a specific movement licence to leave the zone following the show

You must apply for the specific licence in advance of the show.

If the animal lives in the free area and attends a show in the restricted zone for 4 days or less, you can return them to the source premises without pre-movement and post-movement testing being required. You must still apply for a specific licence.

If the animal lives in the free area and attends a show in the restricted zone and either moves from the show premises to another premises in the restricted zone or stays at the show for more than 4 days the animal may require pre-movement testing to leave the restricted zone. Check which animals need pre-movement bluetongue testing. You must still apply for a specific licence.

Please see - Bluetongue guidance for shows and events in England - GOV.UK

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