OCQ(V) - UX (Ungulate Exports)
The OCQ(V) - UX (Ungulate Exports) covers the export of ungulates, including Equidae. This includes non-domesticated ungulates from Confined Establishments.
Is this the right course for you? For the export of Equidae only (i.e. not including other ungulates), please see the OCQ(V) - EQ (Equine Exports). For the export of farm animals, please see the OCQ(V) - FA (Farm Animal Exports).
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Useful facts for OCQ(V) - UX
Prerequisite OCQ(V)s for UX |
ES, EX |
OCQ(V)s that UX is a prerequisite for |
None |
CPD hours awarded on completion of the course |
Ten hours |
Revalidation frequency |
Every four years |
Fee |
£199 plus VAT |
Course presentation |
Online |
Exports permitted with OCQ(V) - UX

Overview of training for OCQ(V) - UX
The training for the OCQ(V) - UX is all provided online. Topics covered include:
- Procedures and requirements for the export of ungulates, with particular reference to variation of procedural and documentary requirements related to country of destination, transit countries and species
- Legal, professional and APHA requirements and procedures relevant to the OV undertaking export certification for ungulates, including detailed consideration of species-specific requirements
- The legal and professional responsibilities of OVs relating to safeguarding the welfare of ungulates presented for export
- The development of skills required for the resolution of queries/problems relevant to the export of ungulates
- Familiarisation with the Defra, APHA, RCVS and other websites providing information to refresh knowledge
Please note: before applying for the OCQ(V) - UX course, you are required to hold the OCQ(V) - ES and OCQ(V) - EX qualifications, as these are both prerequisite courses for the OCQ(V) - UX.
Revalidation of OCQ(V) - UX
You are required to undergo revalidation for OCQ(V) - UX every four years.
To view the requirements for the OCQ(V) - UXr (Ungulate Exports revalidation) course, click here.
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