Livestock exports to China – Australian Bluetongue Virus Transmission-Free Zone RecognitionSpecies: All livestock
Classification(s): Breeder, feeder and slaughter
Countries: China |
Attention- Accredited veterinarians
- Australian Livestock Exporters' Council
- Departmental Staff
- Licensed livestock exporters
- LiveCorp
- Meat and Livestock Australia
- Registered establishment occupiers
PurposeTo advise livestock exporters that from 6 May 2025, the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) recognises the former temporary precautionary bluetongue zone in Northern Victoria and Southern New South Wales (the former temporary bluetongue zone) as being part of the Australian Bluetongue Virus Transmission-Free Zone. Key points- In February 2025 the Chinese authority, GACC, audited Australia's bluetongue zoning arrangements.
- As a result of this audit and from 6 May 2025, GACC recognises the former temporary bluetongue zone as being part of the Australian Bluetongue Virus Transmission-Free Zone.
- In accordance with China's livestock import requirements and the regulatory framework, livestock may now be sourced for export from the former temporary bluetongue zone.
- Any required residency period on a property of origin in the Australian Bluetongue Virus Transmission-Free Zone for premises located in the former temporary bluetongue zone may begin from 6 May 2025.
- For example, breeder cattle sourced for export to China from the former temporary bluetongue zone, would become eligible to move from their property of origin to the pre-export isolation premises on, or after, 6 November 2025 in accordance with the importing country requirements.
BackgroundThe former temporary bluetongue zone was established in October 2017 while investigations were undertaken into the possibility that bluetongue virus transmission had occurred within this area. The former temporary bluetongue zone was removed in early December 2017 however livestock residing in the zone were not eligible for export to China since it was established.
Patrick Cass
Director
Live Animal Export Branch
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Contact officer: Kes Holliday / Tim Naylor
Phone: (02) 6272 4581
Email livestockexp@aff.gov.au
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