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International Animal Export Regulations

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Notice

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these regulations for exporting animals or animal products to a foreign country, you should contact the APHIS-VS Area Office in the State from which the animals or products will be exported.

Panama - Summary of Requirements

The following is required for the export of animals to Panama: a) an import permit prior to the shipment of the animals; b) the amount of animals to be exported has to coincide with the number of animals indicated in the import permit; c) additional animals will not be allowed into the country; and d) the importer must secure available space at the quarantine station prior to importing the animals.

SPECIES - MOST RECENT UPDATE

Cattle

Dogs and Cats

  • Dogs- Protocol - October 2012 (pdf 84kb)
  • Cats - Protocol - October 2012 (pdf 83kb)

Horses

  • Equine - Horses, Mules, Jacks, Jennys, and Asses - Health Certificate - January 2009 (pdf 28kb)
  • Equine Semen - Health Certificate - May 2013 (pdf 36kb)

Sheep and Goats

Swine

For species not listed, the requirements are not known. However, exporters wanting to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed in the IREGS, should have the interested party (importer/buyer) in the country of destination apply for an Import Permit at the appropriate ministry. This Import Permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.

 

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Last Modified: May 29, 2013