Export Live Animals to Botswana
Last Modified: August 21, 2025
Live Animal Export Country Requirements
Summary of Requirements
- Cattle - Health Certificate (217.89 KB) - October 2022_revised February 2025
- Bovine - Embryos - Health Certificate (160.99 KB) - October 2022_revised February 2025
- Bovine - Semen - Health Certificate (216.75 KB)- October 2022_revised February 2025
- Poultry - Day-old poultry - Health Certificate (177.62 KB) - February 2025
- Poultry - Hatching eggs - Health Certificate (173.27 KB) - February 2025
- Canine Semen - Health Certificate (181.59 KB) - August 2025
NOTE: Botswana import permit is required for canine semen. Shipping containers must be sealed by the USDA accredited veterinarian. Certificate is also available through VEHCS for electronic submission.
Taking a Pet to Another Country?
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.