Import Conditions Database - ICON

Format of the veterinary certificate - cat and dog semen

1. General

A veterinary certificate must accompany each consignment; a separate veterinary certificate must be prepared for each donor. The semen certificate must:

be written in English, and a language understood by the Official Government Veterinarian of the country of export
reference the AQIS Import Permit number
name the country of export (country of residence of all donors)
name the certifying Ministry / Department
meet all requirements of the “veterinary certification” section of these conditions

2. The veterinary certificate for semen must display the following information against each donor:

Breed
Microchip number
Name
Date/s of semen collection/s
Number of straws in this consignment
Straw identification
Dates of sampling for tests required, type of test used, test results

3. An Approved* or Official Government Veterinarian** must sign the veterinary certificate.

4. An Official Government Veterinarian must sign, date and stamp (with the stamp of the government veterinary administration) each page of the veterinary certificate and all documents eg laboratory reports and tables which form part of the extended health certification. The Official Government Veterinarians name, title and contact details must also appear.

5. AQIS will accept copies of documents where each page bears the original signature, date and stamp of the Official Government Veterinarian.

* A veterinarian accredited by the government veterinary administration to supervise collections.

** A veterinary official of the government veterinary administration.

Veterinary certification for the importation of cat and dog semen from AQIS approved countries where urban rabies is well controlled.

(Originally adopted 27 May 2000 amended 21 September 2009)

Certification

1. A separate veterinary certificate was issued for each donor.

2. The veterinary certificate identifies the name, breed and microchip number of the donor animal to which the certification applies.

3. During the period between the first and last semen collection for this consignment, the donor lived in a country approved by AQIS to export live dogs and cats to Australia, [these can be found at http://www.aqis.gov.au/] and was not under quarantine restriction during the collection period.

4. An accredited or Official Veterinarian:

performed or directly supervised the collection of the semen.
supervised the storage of semen from collection until such time as the tank was sealed.

5. Clinical examinations

An accredited or Official Veterinarian examined the donor on each day of semen collection for this consignment and again more than 21 days after final semen collection for this consignment. On each occasion, the donor was found to be healthy and free from evidence of rabies and venereally transmitted disease.

6. Rabies vaccination (applicable to dogs and cats)

The donor was vaccinated or revaccinated with an approved inactivated rabies:

primovaccination when the donor was at least 3 months old. The vaccination was given between 12 months and 90 days prior to the date of semen collection.

re-vaccinations within 12 months prior to the date of semen collection.

I have sighted the original rabies vaccination certificate, stating the microchip number of the donor animal, and the original or a true copy is attached to this veterinary certification.

7. Laboratory (applicable to dogs only)

All blood tests for canine diseases were carried out at a laboratory approved by the government to perform the test required for that disease.

8. Brucellosis (applicable to dogs only)

Within 30 days prior to each semen collection for this consignment the donor dog was tested for Brucella canis infection by a serum agglutination test. The test produced a negative result.

I am satisfied that the dog was not naturally mated between collection of blood for the Brucellosis test and the last collection of semen for this export consignment.

I have sighted the laboratory reports for the blood tests for Brucellosis, stating the microchip number of the donor animal, and the original or an endorsed true copy is attached to this veterinary certificate.

9.Leptospira (applicable to dogs only)

Within 30 days prior to each semen collection for this consignment the donor dog was tested for Leptospira canicola by a serum agglutination test either:

with a negative result (less than 50% agglutination at a serum dilution of 1:100)

with a positive result at 1:100 or more, but a negative result at 1:800 and was re-tested more than14 days but not more than 30 days after the first test. The second test also returned a result of negative at 1:800 or less.

[The veterinary certificate must indicate the option that applies.]

I have sighted the laboratory reports for the blood tests for Leptospira canicola, stating the microchip number of the donor animal, and the original or an endorsed true copy is attached to this veterinary certificate.

10. Straw/Pellet labels

Following collection, the semen was placed in straws/pellets bearing the:

Microchip number of the donor animal
Breed of the donor animal
Date of semen collection

11. Shipping containers

The shipping container was new.

Prior to loading, the shipper was emptied and inspected and any loose straws removed. The shipper, including all surfaces contacting the straws, was disinfected with one of the following disinfectants: 2% available chlorine, Virkon at manufacturers recommended rate or irradiated at 50kGray.

Only new liquid nitrogen was added to the tank

[The veterinary certificate must indicate the option that applies. For used shippers, the date of disinfection, the disinfectant used and its active chemical must be recorded on the health certificate.]

12. The semen was stored since the end of the collection period until export in containers in which no biological material other than semen of equivalent health status was held.

13. The Official Veterinarian sealed the semen transport container with an official seal prior to shipment and the number or mark on the seal recorded on the certificate prior to export.

	Commodity:	Semen - Dog or cat

	Scientific name:	Canine / Feline

	Country:	*Countries including:* Antigua & Barbuda; Argentina; Aruba; Austria; Bahamas; Balearic Islands; Belgium; Bermuda; Brunei; Bulgaria; Canada; Canary Islands; Cayman Is.; Chile; Croatia; Czech Republic; Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Greenland; Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Hungary; Israel; Italy; Jamaica; Korea, Republic Of (South Korea); Kuwait; Liechtenstein; Luxembourg; Macau; Malaysia (Penninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak only); Monaco; Montenegro; Netherlands; Netherlands Antilles; North Mariana Islands (Saipan only); Poland; Portugal; Puerto Rico; Qatar; Reunion (FR); Serbia; Serbia and Montenegro; Seychelles; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; St Kitts & Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent & The Grenadines; Switzerland; Trinidad & Tobago (S. America); United Arab Emirates; United States of America; Uruguay; Virgin Island (BR); Virgin Islands (US)

	End use:	In-vivo

	Date printed:	Sep 11 2010


	Condition C8446 30 March 1994 1. A valid Import Permit is required and must be issued prior to importation. Permit applications should be sent to Live Animal Imports, AQIS Canberra, for assessment. Live Animal Imports Fax +61 2 6272 3110 GPO Box 858 Email animalimp@aqis.gov.au Canberra ACT 2601 Phone +61 2 6272 4454 2. The importer or agent must lodge a Quarantine Entry for each consignment. The inspecting AQIS officer must be advised of the entry number prior to inspection. 3. It is the importers responsibility to ensure they have complied with requirements of any other regulatory and advisory bodies prior to and after importation. It is the importer’s responsibility to arrange for any additional testing for genetic and endemic infectious diseases, or for movement of animals or genetic material into certain animal health zones within Australia. 4. The importer, as listed on the Import Permit, or nominated agent, must be accessible to AQIS officers and accept responsibility for ensuring that all import conditions are met including the AQIS inspection. 5. Consignments must be addressed and sent to AQIS at the port of arrival. Each consignment must be accompanied by a valid Import Permit or by means to allow the identification of the Import Permit and the animal veterinary certificate as required by these conditions. 6. The importer or agent must make an appointment for AQIS inspection of goods and documentation. The importer or agent will be required to be present at this inspection. The consignment will be held by AQIS until completion of inspection. Fees are payable to AQIS for all services. 7. Consignments that do not meet the AQIS import conditions will either remain in quarantine control, be re-exported or destroyed without recompense.

	Condition C8504 27 May 1998 Format of the veterinary certificate - cat and dog semen 1. General A veterinary certificate must accompany each consignment; a separate veterinary certificate must be prepared for each donor. The semen certificate must: be written in English, and a language understood by the Official Government Veterinarian of the country of export reference the AQIS Import Permit number name the country of export (country of residence of all donors) name the certifying Ministry / Department meet all requirements of the “veterinary certification” section of these conditions 2. The veterinary certificate for semen must display the following information against each donor: Breed Microchip number Name Date/s of semen collection/s Number of straws in this consignment Straw identification Dates of sampling for tests required, type of test used, test results 3. An Approved* or Official Government Veterinarian must sign the veterinary certificate. 4. An Official Government Veterinarian must sign, date and stamp (with the stamp of the government veterinary administration) each page** of the veterinary certificate and all documents eg laboratory reports and tables which form part of the extended health certification. The Official Government Veterinarians name, title and contact details must also appear. 5. AQIS will accept copies of documents where each page bears the original signature, date and stamp of the Official Government Veterinarian. * A veterinarian accredited by the government veterinary administration to supervise collections. A veterinary official of the government veterinary administration. Veterinary certification for the importation of cat and dog semen from AQIS approved countries where urban rabies is well controlled. (Originally adopted 27 May 2000 amended 21 September 2009) Certification** 1. A separate veterinary certificate was issued for each donor. 2. The veterinary certificate identifies the name, breed and microchip number of the donor animal to which the certification applies. 3. During the period between the first and last semen collection for this consignment, the donor lived in a country approved by AQIS to export live dogs and cats to Australia, [these can be found at http://www.aqis.gov.au/] and was not under quarantine restriction during the collection period. 4. An accredited or Official Veterinarian: performed or directly supervised the collection of the semen. supervised the storage of semen from collection until such time as the tank was sealed. 5. Clinical examinations An accredited or Official Veterinarian examined the donor on each day of semen collection for this consignment and again more than 21 days after final semen collection for this consignment. On each occasion, the donor was found to be healthy and free from evidence of rabies and venereally transmitted disease. 6. Rabies vaccination (applicable to dogs and cats) The donor was vaccinated or revaccinated with an approved inactivated rabies: primovaccination when the donor was at least 3 months old. The vaccination was given between 12 months and 90 days prior to the date of semen collection. or re-vaccinations within 12 months prior to the date of semen collection. I have sighted the original rabies vaccination certificate, stating the microchip number of the donor animal, and the original or a true copy is attached to this veterinary certification. 7. Laboratory (applicable to dogs only) All blood tests for canine diseases were carried out at a laboratory approved by the government to perform the test required for that disease. 8. Brucellosis (applicable to dogs only) Within 30 days prior to each semen collection for this consignment the donor dog was tested for Brucella canis infection by a serum agglutination test. The test produced a negative result. I am satisfied that the dog was not naturally mated between collection of blood for the Brucellosis test and the last collection of semen for this export consignment. I have sighted the laboratory reports for the blood tests for Brucellosis, stating the microchip number of the donor animal, and the original or an endorsed true copy is attached to this veterinary certificate. 9.Leptospira (applicable to dogs only) Within 30 days prior to each semen collection for this consignment the donor dog was tested for Leptospira canicola by a serum agglutination test either: with a negative result (less than 50% agglutination at a serum dilution of 1:100) or with a positive result at 1:100 or more, but a negative result at 1:800 and was re-tested more than14 days but not more than 30 days after the first test. The second test also returned a result of negative at 1:800 or less. [The veterinary certificate must indicate the option that applies.] I have sighted the laboratory reports for the blood tests for Leptospira canicola, stating the microchip number of the donor animal, and the original or an endorsed true copy is attached to this veterinary certificate. 10. Straw/Pellet labels Following collection, the semen was placed in straws/pellets bearing the: Microchip number of the donor animal Breed of the donor animal Date of semen collection 11. Shipping containers The shipping container was new. or Prior to loading, the shipper was emptied and inspected and any loose straws removed. The shipper, including all surfaces contacting the straws, was disinfected with one of the following disinfectants: 2% available chlorine, Virkon at manufacturers recommended rate or irradiated at 50kGray. Only new liquid nitrogen was added to the tank [The veterinary certificate must indicate the option that applies. For used shippers, the date of disinfection, the disinfectant used and its active chemical must be recorded on the health certificate.] 12. The semen was stored since the end of the collection period until export in containers in which no biological material other than semen of equivalent health status was held. 13. The Official Veterinarian sealed the semen transport container with an official seal prior to shipment and the number or mark on the seal recorded on the certificate prior to export.

	Import Permit Fee IPF0005 Import Permit Fees (where applicable) – Category 4 This commodity is classified as a Category 4 assessment for the purposes of determining the Import Permit fee rate that applies. The fee rate is $240.00 (for any assessment period up to 3 hours) and $40.00 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the 3-hour period. Note that in addition to the assessment fee, an electronic lodgement fee of $85.00 or a manual lodgement fee of $150.00 also applies. An assessable item means an item identified on an Import Permit application as consisting of goods of a class imported, or to be imported, from a particular country for a particular use. Further information on AQIS fees and charges can be found on the AQIS website. Import Permit issuing fees are specified in the Quarantine Service Fees Determination 2005.

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