Export non UK bovine semen to the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernesy: certificate 7003

Apply online export bull semen collected outside of the UK to the Isle of Man, Jersey or Guernsey.

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

Download a specimen certificate EHC 7003, version 2: Export non UK bovine semen to the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernesy

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra ID

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.

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 blocks of 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

  2. Download and fill in EHC 7003, version 2: Export non UK bovine semen to the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernesy

  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 30 November 2018
Last updated 4 January 2021 + show all updates
  1. This certificate has been made available for use

  2. This EHC is no longer available.

  3. Updated to let exporters know that this EHC will not be available from 1 January 2021.

  4. Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales can now only apply for this export health certificate by using the online service. Exporters in Northern Ireland will continue to apply by uploading their application for DAERA.

  5. Added a link to EHC online - a new digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

  6. First published.