Export Live Animals to Zambia
Summary of Requirements
- Cattle Health Certificate (236.96 KB) - February 2025
- Bovine - Embryos – in vivo and in vitro - Health Certificate (159.65 KB) - August 2025
- Bovine - Semen - Health Certificate (181.42 KB) - August 2025
The Directorate of Veterinary Services with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock of Zambia have confirmed their acceptance of the VS Form 17-6, “Certificate for Poultry or Hatching Eggs for Export” for use in trade of U.S. origin poultry, hatching eggs and day-old chicks, with the addition of the following statement in Box 13, Remarks:
“The poultry for export were not exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) prior to export.”
- Poultry, day-old poultry, hatching eggs – Health Certificate – VS Form 1-27 (912.65 KB) – August 2025
Sheep and Goat Health Certificate (383.83 KB) - February 2025
If your species is not listed, the requirements for that species are not known. Exporters who want to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed above should have the importer or buyer in the destination country apply for an import permit at the appropriate ministry. This import permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.
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USDA-Accredited Veterinarians
Contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian for questions about your destination country's entry requirements for animals (including any needed vaccinations, tests, or treatments); issuance of health certificates; and status updates on certificate endorsement
Live Animal Industry Team
APHIS Veterinary Services' Industry Team offers commodity-specific expertise for live animal exports. Use the dropdown to contact us with questions about endorsing export health certificates.
Tips for Exporters and Accredited Veterinarians
Endorsement Services
- No in-person or drop-off services.
- For fastest processing, have your accredited veterinarian submit certificates through VEHCS.
- Routine APHIS VEHCS processing services are staffed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time (CT), excluding Federal holidays. The time listed in VEHCS reflects GMT.
- Paper certificates are discouraged but may be mailed to one of our two paper endorsement offices (see addresses below).
Status Updates
Endorsement offices cannot confirm delivery or provide status updates. For updates:
- Contact your accredited veterinarian (they can check VEHCS status).
- Use your mail tracking number.
Important Tips
- Ensure accuracy and submit documents as early as possible within the allowed timeline of the destination country to avoid delays.
- Use overnight or Saturday delivery when mailing.
Mailing Addresses
- USDA-APHIS
Attn: VETS
920 Main Campus Dr., Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27606 - USDA-APHIS
Attn: VETS
10365 Old Placerville Rd., Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95827