| We have just ended a consultation on our proposals to tackle the disease in camelids, goats and deer. |
| It will not be necessary to apply for a licence to move camelids and deer. |
| The rule also outlines conditions under which sheep, goats, cervids and camelids can be imported, as well as meat and certain other products and byproducts from these animals. |
| A crucial element of the plan is to include camelids, such as alpacas and llamas, in the testing regime. |
| Currently, species working groups have been established for beef and dairy cattle, bison, camelids, cervids, equine, goats, poultry, sheep and swine. |
| According to molecular data, the New World and Old World camelids diverged 11 million years ago. |
