Export bovine semen to Argentina: certificate 6203

Apply online to export bull semen to Argentina.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
30 November 2018
Last updated
18 October 2022 — See all updates
Destination country:
Argentina
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 these documents:

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.

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 with your application.

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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’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 6203.

  2. Download and fill in the Export bovine semen to Argentina: EHC 6203, version 3.

  3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

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.

Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 18 October 2022 + show all updates

  1. The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

  2. Specimen certificate updated

  3. The Postcode Schedule has been updated to a v2 which can now be attached to EHCO applications.

  4. A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.

  5. A new SPT and NFG have been released. 6203EHC has been made available via the EHC Online service

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

  7. A new version of certificate 6203 Bovine semen has been released.

  8. First published.

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