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Export ovine or caprine semen to the USA: certificate 7852

Apply online to export sheep or goat semen to the USA.

Updates to this page

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published:
29 November 2018
Last updated:
22 September 2026
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  1. A new version of this certificate and it's support documents have been released

  2. Process for applying for EHC in Northern Ireland has changed

  3. Updated NFG

  4. Guidance notes updated

  5. Addition of schedule of information for scrapie disease clearance

  6. Updated NFG

  7. A new version of the support SPT document released and guidance notes updated

  8. A new version of this certificate has been released

  9. A new version of the support document 7852SPT has been released, guidance notes updated

  10. SUP-SPT, SPT and NFG updated

  11. Update EHC, SPT and guidance notes

  12. Updated NFG

  13. Updated SPT

  14. Certificate now available to use for exports.

  15. Certificate is not currently available to use for exports.

  16. APHA Veterinarian countersignature document added

  17. Guidance notes updated

  18. Updated NFG and SUP-SPT added

  19. Guidance notes updated.

  20. Specimen certificate, guidance notes and support document updated.

  21. Updated guidance notes and specimens released

  22. Specimen certificate and guidance notes updated. EHC now available via EHC Online

  23. EHC now available via EHC Online

  24. New versions of the EHC, CON and SPT have been released.

  25. Guidance notes updated and application for APHA Veterinarian countersignature ET145 document added

  26. Notes for guidance updated

  27. First published.

Destination country:
USA
Commodity type:
Germplasm
Certificate status:
Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes and Conditions for the approval and supervision of quarantine/isolation units: certificate 7852.

Download a specimen certificate Export ovine or caprine semen from GB to the USA: EHC 7852, version 6.

You will need to complete and submit the following documents with your application:

This certificate must be countersigned by an APHA Veterinarian. Apply for this countersignature by downloading an ET145 document from Improve International

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

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Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications
  • apply for multiple certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you no longer need to download this EHC. You will complete the EHC template as part of the DAERA online application process (DECS).

For more information, see the DECS Application User Guide

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes, Conditions for the approval and supervision of quarantine/isolation units: certificate 7852, Support document: 7852SPT, version 11, Support document: SUP-SPT 7852 (EU), version 3, Support document: SUP-SPT 7852 (NI), version 2 and Export ovine or caprine semen from NI to the USA: EHC 7852, version 6.

  2. Start your application.

Make sure you examine the latest version of the EHC and guidance notes as they are sometimes updated. The latest versions are on this page.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

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