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If you have any questions or concerns regarding these regulations for exporting animals or animal products to a foreign country, you should contact the APHIS-VS Area Office in the State from which the animals or products will be exported.
Switzerland - Summary of Requirements
As of April 1, 2007, Switzerland has adopted European Union legislation for import of some species of live animals and germplasm. For some species of animals, including dogs, cats and ferrets, EU legislation will be in force as of July 1, 2007.
SPECIES - MOST RECENT UPDATE
Live Animals
Information regarding imports of live animals into Switzerland can be found on the Swiss Federal Veterinary Office website.
Germplasm
Switzerland utilizes European Union (EU) legislation and the model health certificates for bovine semen.
Cattle
- Bovine semen Annex II, Part 1 - Health Certificate - Commission Decision 2008/120/EC - Semen collected after 31 December 2004, in accordance with Council Directive 88/407/EEC, as amended by Directive 2004/43/EC - February 2008 (pdf 148kb)
- Bovine semen Annex II, Part 2 - Health Certificate - Commission Decision 2008/120/EC - Semen collected, processed, and stored before 31 December 2004, in accordance with Council Directive 88/407/EEC - February 2008 (pdf 194kb)
For species not listed, the requirements are not known. However, exporters wanting to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed in the IRRS, should have the interested party (importer/buyer) in the country of destination apply for an Import Permit at the appropriate ministry. This Import Permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.
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