Export ovine semen to Argentina: certificate 8160

Apply online to export ovine semen to Argentina.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
2 October 2020
Last updated
3 May 2023 — See all updates
Destination country:
Argentina
Commodity type:
Germplasm
Certificate status:
Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes and Isolation guidance notes.

Download a specimen certificate Export of ovine semen to Argentina: certificate 8160, version 1, Scrapie support certificate: 8160SPT, version 2, Support document: SUP-SPT 8160 / 8161, version 1 and Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3.

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 with your application.

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Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications
  • apply for multiple certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes and Isolation guidance notes.

  2. Download and fill in Export of ovine semen to Argentina: certificate 8160, version 1, Scrapie support certificate: 8160SPT, version 2 and Support document: SUP-SPT 8160 / 8161, version 1.

  3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 2 October 2020
Last updated 3 May 2023 + show all updates

  1. A new support document SUP-SPT 8160 / 8161 has been added, scrapie support certificate, guidance notes and isolation guidance notes updated.

  2. The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

  3. EHC now available on EHC Online

  4. Scrapie support document has been released

  5. A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.

  6. First published.

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