Export cervine semen to New Zealand: certificate 1439

Apply online to export frozen deer semen to New Zealand.

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 for certificate 1439.

Download a specimen certificate Export cervine semen to New Zealand: EHC 1439 and Schedule for additional information for EHC 1439.

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.

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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.

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Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications

  • always use the latest version of the EHC

  • copy existing applications

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 for certificate 1439.

  2. Download and fill in Export cervine semen to New Zealand: EHC 1439.

  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.

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Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 28 January 2026 show all updates
  1. EHC now on Export Health Certificates Online (EHCO)

  2. Guidance notes updated and application for APHA Veterinarian countersignature ET145 document added

  3. First published.