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Live Animal Export Resources

Last Modified: Apr 17, 2021

Welcome! The live animal export resources below will help with exporting live animals and germplasm. Country-specific requirements and health certificates can be found on the International Regulations (IRegs) for ANIMAL Exports Home. Choose your country of destination from the drop-down menu toward the bottom of the IRegs webpage.

Frequently Asked Questions on Animal Export

Program Handbook: Exportation of Live Animals, Hatching Eggs, and Animal Germplasm from the United States (August 2020) Includes Updated Export Inspection Facilities (EIF) List

Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS)

Click on any of the blue boxes below for more live animal export resources.

Aquatic Animal Export Resources

For general information on aquatic animal exports, including the APHIS Registered Aquaculture Export Facility Inspection Program, see the resources below:

Disease Sampling and Testing Information

Health Certificate for the Export of Live Finfish, Mollusks, and Crustaceans (and their Gametes) - VS Form 17-141
- Instructions for Completing VS Form 17-141 - April 2021
- Fillable PDF VS Form 17-141 - April 2021
APHIS Registered Aquaculture Export Facility Inspection Program

*Note: Updates to this inspection program are effective September 28, 2020.

General Registration Information

EU Animal Health Law Resources

The European Union (EU) has updated all of their harmonized health certificates in accordance with their Animal Health Law. The new export health certificates, relevant regulations, and references are posted on the EU IRegs.

The new model health certificates are available in PDF format. Please contact VS.Live.Animal.Import.Export@usda.gov to request a Word Document format.

Please continue to check back regularly for the most up-to-date information regarding live animal exports to the EU. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, the EU will continue to accept the previous versions of their harmonized animal health certificates as long as they are endorsed by August 20, 2021.

Pet Travel Resources

Click here to find Helpful References for Pet Travel, including information about VEHCS.

Want to receive updates about VEHCS and Live Animal Exports? Sign up for the VS - IREGS Live Animals topic on the APHIS Stakeholder Registry to receive email notifications.

Live Animal Export Resources

Aquatic Animal Export Resources

EU Animal Health Law Resources

Pet Travel Resources

Additional Information