Export Live Animals to Cayman Islands

Last Modified: August 20, 2024

Electronic Signature and Digital Endorsement ACCEPTED

For Accredited Veterinarians: Electronic signature ACCEPTED

For APHIS VMO: Digital endorsement ACCEPTED

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

USDA can digitally endorse the health certificate and return it electronically.

Summary of Requirements

Note: APHIS Veterinary Services has changed the classification system for BTV in the United States. As a result, effective February 6th, 2023, APHIS will not endorse any statements on export health certificates which certify to low prevalence or seasonal freedom for BTV in the United States.

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Contact Information

The Director of Agriculture
c/o Veterinary Services
Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 459
Grand Cayman KY1-1106

Physical Address:
181 Lottery Road, Lower Valley
Bodden Town, Grand Cayman

Telephone: 345-947-3090
Fax: 345-947-6501
Email: shana.chin@gov.ky or: ciagriculture

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) and for issuance of health certificates.

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USDA Endorsement Offices

Contact your nearest APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services Endorsement Office for questions about endorsing an export health certificate for live animals.