Captive Bird for Conservation Programme

A licence must be applied for in advance of the birds intended movement. Licence application form available below.

The bird must be accompanied by a health cert in accordance with the model below which is completed by an official vet working for the competent authority of the third country of origin.

The bird must have been resident at the confined establishment of origin since hatching or at least for a continuous period of 2 months immediately prior to the date of loading for dispatch to Ireland.

The bird must not have been vaccinated against Highly Pathogenic Avian Infleuenza or Newcastle Disease Virus

The bird must be isolated in the confined establishment of origin for the 21 days preceeding the date of dispatch to Ireland. It must have been subjected to a virus detection test3 for highly pathogenic avian influenza and infection with Newcastle disease virus with negative results within the period of 7 to 14 days prior to the date of loading for dispatch to Ireland (laboratory test report must be attached to the accompanying health cert)

The bird must be transported in accordance with the requirements specified in the health cert.

Standard import procedures apply (Entry through a BCP approved for ‘Other animals’[O], pre-notification, CHED-A submitted on TRACES-NT)