Ovine and caprine germinal products: model health certificates
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export ovine or caprine semen or embryos to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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From 1 January 2021, ovine or caprine semen or embryos exported to Great Britain must be accompanied by the relevant health certificate. Exporters should read the guide on how to complete a health certificate.
Certificates GBHC009X, GBHC009E, and GBHC820
Non-EU countries must use certificate GBHC009X from 1 January 2021.
EU countries must use certificate GBHC009E from 1 January 2021.
All countries must use certificate GBHC820 from 30 April 2024.
Model health certificates for ovine or caprine semen dispatched from an approved semen collection centre (SEM-OVC-CC).
Certificates GBHC010X, GBHC010E, and GBHC821
Non-EU countries must use certificate GBHC010X from 1 January 2021.
EU countries must use certificate GBHC010E from 1 January 2021.
All countries must use certificate GBHC821 from 30 April 2024.
Model health certificates for ovine or caprine semen dispatched from an approved semen storage centre (Decision 2010/472) (SEM-OVC-SC).
Certificates GBHC011X, GBHC011E, and GBHC822
Non-EU countries must use certificate GBHC011X from 1 January 2021.
EU countries must use certificate GBHC011E from 1 January 2021.
All countries must use certificate GBHC822 from 30 April 2024.
Model health certificate for imports of consignments of ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species (Decision 2010/472) (OE-OVC).
Last updated 31 August 2023 + show all updates
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We have published new streamlined certificates which replace those currently in use: - GBHC820 SEM-OVC-CC: Ovine and caprine semen (collection centre) - GBHC821 SEM-OVC-SC: Ovine and caprine semen (storage centre) - GBHC822 OE-OVC: Ovine and caprine ova/embryos
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Updated certificates GBHC009E, GBHC009X, GBHC010E, GBHC010X, GBHC011E and GBHC011X. See version history for full details of the changes.
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We’ve updated certificates GBHC009X, GBHC010X and GBHC011X.
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Added a version history of changes to model health certificates.
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First published.