Export Live Animals to Belize

Last Modified: August 20, 2024

Electronic Signature ACCEPTED; Original Ink Endorsement REQUIRED

For Accredited Veterinarians: Electronic signature ACCEPTED

For APHIS VMO: Original ink endorsement REQUIRED

USDA-accredited veterinarians can electronically issue health certificates and use VEHCS (Veterinary Export Health Certification System) to submit them to USDA for endorsement.

USDA must ink-sign and emboss the health certificate.

What This Means for You

Accredited Veterinarians: Use the links below to access or get help with VEHCS. Learn more about how to issue export health certificates.

Animal Owners/Shippers: You can arrange to have your health certificate returned by mail (a prepaid, preaddressed return label must be provided during certificate submission). The endorsed health certificate—ink-signed and embossed—must accompany the animal(s) during shipment or travel.

VEHCS Help | VEHCS Guide (7.58 MB) | VEHCS Login

Live Animal Export Country Requirements

Summary of Requirements

Equine

Horses - Protocol (59.54 KB) - September 2012

Cattle

Cattle - Breeding - Protocol (26.2 KB) - October 2016

Sheep and Goats

Sheep - Breeding - Protocol (133.91 KB) - January 2018
Sheep and Goat - Semen - Health Certificate (87.64 KB) - May 2017

Swine

Swine - Semen - Protocol (15.92 KB) - March 2010

Other Animals

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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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Export Live Animals to Belize

Electronic Signature ACCEPTED; Original Ink Endorsement REQUIRED

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