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International Animal Export Regulations |
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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.
Ecuador - Summary of Requirements
To be able to export animals, semen or embryos to Ecuador, an import permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ecuador. This import permit must be presented to the Accredited Veterinarian and/or to the AVIC office in the corresponding State before starting the testing process of the animals.
Health certificates for animals, animal semen and animal embryos imported into Ecuador must be typed or done by a word processor.
SPECIES - MOST RECENT UPDATE
Cattle
Effective December 29, 2003, live cattle from the United States are banned due to a risk of BSE
- Bovine Semen - Protocol and Health Certificate - April 2009 (pdf 49kb)
Swine
- Swine - May 2004 (pdf 118kb)
Avian Species
- Ornamental birds - October 2002 (pdf 77kb)
- Day old chicks - October 2012 (pdf 131kb)
- Hatching eggs - October 2012 (pdf 120kb)
Dogs and Cats
Equine
- Horses - January 2013 (pdf 52kb)
- Horses - Returning after competition in USA - February 2013 (pdf 104kb)
For species not listed, the requirements are not known. However, exporters wanting to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed in the IREGS, 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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