Export ovine or caprine semen to the USA: certificate 7852

Apply online to export sheep or goat semen to the USA.

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 7852 and Conditions for the approval and supervision of quarantine/isolation units: certificate 7852.

Download a specimen certificate Export ovine or caprine semen from GB to the USA: EHC 7852, version 3.

You will need to complete and submit the following documents with your application:

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.

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 for certificate 7852 and Conditions for the approval and supervision of quarantine/isolation units: certificate 7852.

  2. Download and fill in Export ovine or caprine semen from NI to the USA: EHC 7852, version 3.

  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 29 November 2018
Last updated 8 January 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated SPT

  2. Certificate now available to use for exports.

  3. Certificate is not currently available to use for exports.

  4. APHA Veterinarian countersignature document added

  5. Guidance notes updated

  6. Updated NFG and SUP-SPT added

  7. Guidance notes updated.

  8. Specimen certificate, guidance notes and support document updated.

  9. Updated guidance notes and specimens released

  10. Specimen certificate and guidance notes updated. EHC now available via EHC Online

  11. EHC now available via EHC Online

  12. New versions of the EHC, CON and SPT have been released.

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

  14. Notes for guidance updated

  15. First published.