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International Animal Export Regulations

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Notice

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.

Slovakia - Summary of Requirements

The following protocols for exporting animals to Slovakia are available through the International Regulations Retrieval System (IRRS).

SPECIES - MOST RECENT UPDATE

Cattle

  • Bovine embryos Annex II - In vivo derived embryos (eligible for intra-Community trade). Bilingual English-Slovakia March 2006 (pdf 233kb)
  • Bovine embryos Annex III - In vitro derived embryos, conceived using semen complying with Council Directive 88/407/EEC (eligible for intra-Community trade). Bilingual English-Slovakia March 2006 (pdf 239kb)
  • Bovine embryos Annex IV - In vitro derived embryos, conceived using semen coming from an approved semen collection/storage center (excluded from intra-Community trade). Bilingual English-Slovakia March 2006 (pdf 162kb)
  • Bovine embryos Annex V - Embryos collected or produced before January 1, 2006, conceived using semen coming from an approved semen collection center (excluded from intra-Community trade) NOTE: May be used for in vivo or in vitro derived embryos for a transitional period until December 31, 2006. Bilingual English- Slovakia March 2006 (pdf 151kb)

Horses

Poultry

Porcine semen - May 2004 (pdf 422kb)

Pets

For species not listed, the requirements are not known. However, exporters wanting to ship livestock 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.

Other Information

Slovakia is a member State of the European Community (EC)

Approved Establishments for Bovine Embryo Collection in the United states (pdf 90kb)

Explanatory Notes for Bovine Embryo Collection from EC Council Directive - September 1989 (pdf 56kb)

Approved Bovine Semen Collection Centers in the United states (pdf 58kb)

Approved Equine Semen Collection Centers in the United states (pdf 58kb)

Approved Porcine Semen Collection Centers in the United states (pdf 58kb)

Inspection Checklist for Equine Semen Collection Centers (pdf 121kb)

 

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Last Modified: May 14, 2008