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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.
Click on any of the blue boxes below for more live animal export resources.
For general information on aquatic animal exports, including the APHIS Registered Aquaculture Export Facility Inspection Program, see the resources below:
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.
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 January 14, 2022.
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