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Clarifying information: imports of live animals and germinal products - IIN GEN/5

Clarifications on technical information about the import requirements for live animals and germplasm, for use by vets, importers and border officials.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 2 December 2024
• Last updated: 30 July 2026
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  1. 30 July 2026

     We've added a clarification regarding AH/T136A Territory requirements to to GBHC 655 EQU-X.

  2. 12 February 2026

     A clarification has been added for GBHC814

  3. 22 December 2025

     Added guidance on how to complete certificate GBHC164 (Bovine semen from Canada). In box 6 'country and place of loading', the date of departure of the consignment should be added.

  4. 2 May 2025

     We've updated clarifications for INN GEN/5 relating to foot and mouth disease (FMD).

  5. 2 December 2024

     First published.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Clarifying information: imports of live animals - IIN GEN/5

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This IIN must be read alongside the IIN for general information about imports of live animals and germplasm (IIN GEN/1).