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Importing
Determine whether your import requires an import permit and save time obtaining your permit by reviewing specific import requirements for common items.
Step One: Read the general requirements
An
import permit is not required for commercially-produced packets of processed
food products with ingredients of animal origin, labelled as having been
produced in Australia or New Zealand.
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Tinned foods
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Seafood
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Pet food (canned meat or biscuits)
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Biscuits,
cakes, pastry, noodles (cooked, with egg or honey ingredients)
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Processed
dairy products (butter, cheese, cream, ice-cream, infant food, pasteurized/UHT
milk)
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Egg (cooked – non fertile in hermetically sealed containers)
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Health
Foods containing bee products, including bee venom, pollen, propolis, royal
jelly (must be processed and prepared as encapsulated doses such as tablets or
capsules).
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Processed beeswax (candles, cosmetics, foundation, ornaments,
polishes)
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Feathers (new dusters, hats, lures, bleached, curled or waved)
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Furs (manufactured)
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Leather (new and fully manufactured)
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Saddles and
saddle harnesses (new)
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Wool (processed)
An import permit is required for
all animals and animal products, including those listed above, from all other
countries.
General requirements for all animal and animal product imports:
1. Permission to Import
Applications for a permit to import an animal or animal product are to be submitted on the official form well before the planned export of the animal or animal product. Where a single entry permit is issued, the original copy of the import permit must be presented at the time of importation to obtain release of the consignment. Should the disease status of an exporting country change after an import permit has been issued Biosecurity Solomon Islands reserves the right to withdraw the permit or to vary the permit conditions at their discretion without prior notice.
Application Forms
2. Notification
The arrival date and mode of transportation are to be included in the permit application. In the case of live animals their arrival to be notified to Biosecurity Solomon Islands at least 48 hours prior to arrival, and no later than one working weekday before embarkation of the animals.
3. Transportation of Animals
Animals must be transported in a secure suitable container in accordance with the recommendations for the transport of live animals of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) live animals regulations as appropriate.
All feed or fodder accompanying the animals must comply with the import conditions of Solomon Islands for plant or animal products, if not then any surplus will remain on board the vessel or aircraft, or be destroyed at the owner’s expense upon arrival at the Port of Entry.
Any bedding should comprise only of sterile peat, soft board, treated wood shavings, shredded paper or other inert approved products. All bedding material should remain on board the vessel or aircraft, or be destroyed by incineration at the owner’s expense upon arrival in Solomon Islands.
Animals are transported entirely at the risk of the importer and Biosecurity Solomon Islands holds no responsibility for the care or safety of animals during transport.
4. Documentation
The following documentation is required to accompany imports of animals and high risk animal products:
- A valid Import Permit is required:
- For single importations of animals and animal products the Permit is to be presented at the time of importation.
- For multiple importations under one Permit then a copy of the Permit may be presented at the time of importation.
- A Statutory Declaration by the owner or agent is required to accompany live animal imports, stating:
- A full description of the animal;
- That to the best of his/her knowledge the animal is free from all infectious and contagious diseases;
- That the animal has not been in contact with any diseased animals for the 30 days immediately prior to embarkation.
- An official Animal Health Certificate is required to accompany all imports of live animals and animal products.
The certificate must be signed by a Government Veterinary Officer of the exporting country attesting to the certification assurances required in the specific schedules for animals or animal products.
In some cases an Approved Veterinarian, approved by the veterinary authorities in the exporting country, may provide certification of pre-export treatments and health examinations.
5. Post Arrival Procedures
On arrival in Solomon Islands all consignments of animals and animal products must be presented to a Biosecurity Officer for validation of any required documentation. In particular all live animals (except dogs and cats from Australia or New Zealand) must be inspected by veterinary officer approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock prior to release from the port of entry. All costs are to be borne by the importer.
Biosecurity Solomon Islands has the right to inspect, examine, sample, test, detain, quarantine and treat any consignments of animals to ensure they comply with Solomon Islands import requirements. Any non-compliant consignments of animals may be destroyed or re-exported. All costs associated with these actions are to be borne by the importer. Biosecurity Solomon Islands holds no responsibility for any losses incurred by the importer, owner or agent.
6. Post Entry Quarantine Requirements
Where animals are required to undergo a period of post entry quarantine, they must remain within the confines of an approved post entry quarantine facility for the full period of quarantine and will only be released at the discretion of by a veterinary officer approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The post-entry facility must meet the following general requirements:
(i) The facilities must be inspected and approved by an officer authorised by the Director of Biosecurity before a permit for importation is issued, and:
- Be sufficiently secure to contain the quarantined animals.
- Contain adequate handling facilities for animals
- Maintain adequate separation from other animals.
- Have adequate containment of drainage and animal waste.
- Have adequate provision for feed and water.
7. Fees
A permit fee and an inspection fee will be charged in accordance with the current schedule of BSI fees and charges for Biosecurity Solomon Islands. Any and all costs or fees associated with ensuring consignments comply with import requirements are to be borne directly by the importer. Biosecurity Solomon Islands holds no responsibility for any losses incurred by the importer, owner or agent.
An import permit and accompanying phytosanitary certificate is not required for
certain commercially packaged and labelled plant products from any country.
- Cooked fruit and vegetables
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Pickled fruit
and vegetables
- Cooked plant products
- Preserved fruit and vegetables
- Fried plant products
- Processed nuts (in their final processed form, i.e.
shelled or hulled)
- Freeze dried plant products
- Spices
- Frozen fruit and
vegetables
An import permit is not required for
vegetable seeds for sowing (except maize, sweetcorn) in consignments of less than 250gm from certain suppliers in
certain countries so long as certain requirements have been met.
View the list of Approved vegetable seed suppliers.
An import permit is not required for certain
timber products from all countries so long as certain requirements have been
met.
- Wood charcoal (including shell or nut
charcoal)
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Wood wool; wood flour.
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Sheets for veneering less than 6mm thick
- Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, etc.
- Particle board,
oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board
- Fibreboard of wood.
- Plywood,
veneered panels and similar laminated wood.
- Densified wood, in blocks,
plates, strips or profile shapes.
- Wooden frames for paintings, photographs,
mirrors or similar objects.
- Packing cases, pallets, boxes, crates, drums and
similar packing with ISPM 15 certification.
- Casks, barrels, vats, tubs
assembled and full.
- Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies
and handles, of wood
- Tableware and kitchenware, of wood.
- Wood marquetry
and inlaid wood; caskets and cases etc.
Requirements:
- Inspection
on arrival, treat if required
- Must be free of pests, soil and foreign matter
An import permit is not required for
certain miscellaneous products from all countries so long as certain
requirements have been met.
- Artifacts
- Basketware
- Caneware
Requirements for small hand-carried consignments:
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Must be clean, free of
pests, soil and foreign matter
- Inspection on arrival with treatment if
required
Requirements for commercial consignments:
- Pre-shipment fumigation with MB at
48g/m3 for 16 hours at 21oC.
- Phytosanitary certificate confirming fumigation
- Inspection on arrival to confirm effective fumigation.
An import
permit is required for all plant and plant products not referenced above.
General requirements apply to all plant and plant product imports:
1. Permission to import
An Import Permit is required. Applications
are to be submitted on the official form. The original copy of the permit must
be presented to obtain release of the consignment.
Application Forms
2. Documentation
A Phytosanitary
Certificate (PC), issued by the National Plant Protection Authority in the
country of origin, must accompany all consignments, certifying the produce to be
free of pests and diseases. The certificate must also include any additional
declarations specified on the Import Permit.
Where a consignment has been
transhipped to the Solomon Islands via another country, a “Re-export
Certificate” shall accompany that consignment. The re-export certificate shall
be issued by the National Plant Protection Authority at the port of re-export
and clearly identify the consignment (i.e. exporter, consignee, description of
product, number of packages, distinguishing marks, place of origin, means of
conveyance, point of entry into country). The certificate shall certify that the
consignment in question has been transported and handled in such a manner as to
prevent the possibility of pest infestation and product substitution during
transit.
3. Pre-shipping procedures
- Shipments must be free of soil and/or debris and be packed in new
packages.
- Leafy vegetables must be free of roots, and non-leafy vegetables
must be free of foliage.
- Consignments are subject to inspection on arrival
and any treatment necessary.
Included here are:
- Earthmoving machinery
- Logging equipment
- Mining equipment
- Agriculture equipment
- Used or second hand vehicles
- New vehicles
- Sporting equipment
- Camping equipment
- Military equipment
Any of the above will be inspected on arrival and must be found free of soil, any plant material and any other biosecurity risk material. You are recommended to clean your equipment before they depart from the exporting country. Government or accredited agent certificates of cleanliness are welcome and may reduce the requirement for inspection on arrival.
Step Two: Find any specific requirements
Many animals, plants, and animal or plant products have specific import requirements additional to the general requirements listed above. Use the search filter here to find any specific requirements for your import.* Also review the definitions of plant and animal technical terms.
A5 - Goats from Australia
Schedule No A5 Attachment No _____ for Permit No _____
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SPECIFIC IMPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR:
Commodity: Goats
Country of Origin: Australia
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Documentation Required:
INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR GOATS FROM AUSTRALIA TO
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Import permit number: ………………………………
Exporting Country: AUSTRALIA
Competent Authority: Department of Agriculture
I. IDENTIFICATION
Total number of goats in the consignment: …………………………………………………..
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2. ORIGIN
Name and address of exporter: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Name and address of owner: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Port or airport of departure: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Means of transport: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. DESTINATION
Name and address of consignee: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Port or airport of arrival: Honiara, Solomon Islands.
4: SANITARY CERTIFICATION
I, ......................................................................................, an official veterinarian authorised by the Australian Government certify, after due enquiry, that:
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Country Health Status
Australia has been free from the following diseases for the last 5 years:
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Foot-and-Mouth disease
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Rinderpest
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Maedi-visna
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Peste des petits ruminant
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Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia
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Sheep pox and goats pox
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Rabies
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Caprine brucellosis
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Bovine tuberculosis
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Enzootic abortion
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Ovine pulmonary adenomatosis
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Contagious agalactia
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Scrapie
Bovine Spongiform Encaphalopathy
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Status of Animals
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The goats were born in and have lived continuously in Australia
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The goats and the properties from which they originated are accredited free from Johne’s disease and caprine arthritis-encephalitis.
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The property from which the goats originate has been free from signs of footrot during the 5 years immediately prior to the date of export.
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The properties on which the goats have been resident were free from all evidence of Echinococcus granulosus infections during the 5 years immediately prior to the date of export.
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No female goat in the consignment is more than 3 months pregnant.
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No goat in the consignment is under 3 months of age.
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The goats are clean, free from mud, dirt and organic material, particularly plant material.
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Within 48 hours of entering PEI the goats were examined by an Official Veterinarian and were found to be free from any signs of infectious disease. All goats remained healthy while in PEI.
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Within 48 hours prior to export each goat was examined by an Official Veterinarian and were found to be free from any signs of infectious disease and ectoparasites and was considered fit to travel
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Within 14 days prior to export all goats were physically examined by an Official Veterinarian by palpation for caseous lymphadenitis and found to be free of signs.
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Within 14 days prior to export all goats were physically examined by an Official Veterinarian for footrot and found to be free of signs.
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Pre-export isolation (PEI) premises
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The goats were held for at least 30 days immediately prior to export in PEI premises. The PEI premises were approved and supervised by a DoA approved veterinarian or an official veterinarian.
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The premises is located:
Either*: in a bluetongue virus-free (or seasonally free) zone
Or: in a bluetongue infected zone and the premises is insect proof and maintained free of insects.
(* Delete as appropriate)
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Bedding consisted of inert material free of evidence of contamination with ticks. Bedding was changed on day 10 of PEI and the premises cleaned and sprayed with an insecticide/acaricide.
Bedding consisted of: …………………………………………………………………………………….
Date(s) of removing bedding and cleaning premises: ……………………………………..
Name of acaricide: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
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While in PEI the goats were provided with food that had no evidence of contamination with ticks.
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During the last 3 days in PEI the goats were provided with food that had no evidence of contamination with weeds/weed seeds.
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Tests and treatments
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For bluetongue (BT) virus use one of the following *:
4.1.1 When importing from BT virus free zones (as defined by the OIE Terrestrial Code) use one of the following: (Delete options not used)
4.1.1.1 The goats were kept in a BT virus free zone since birth or for at least the 60 days prior to export
Or 4.1.1.2 The goats were kept in a BT virus free zone for at least 28 days then were subjected to serological tests to detect antibodies to BT virus, such as the competition ELISA or the agar gel immunodiffusion test (AGID) with negative results. The goats remained in the BT virus free zone until export
Or 4.1.1.3 The goats were kept in a BT free zone for at least 7 days. The goats were then subjected to tests for BT virus using either a virus isolation test or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test on blood samples, with negative results. The goats remained in the BT virus free zone until export.
Test used: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date of sampling: …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Or 4.1.2: When importing from BT virus seasonally free zones (as defined by the OIE Terrestrial Code) use one of the following: (Delete options not used)
4.1.2.1 The goats were kept during the seasonally free period in a BT virus seasonally free zone for at least the 60 days prior to export
Or 4.1.2.2 The goats were kept during the seasonally free period in a BT virus seasonally free zone for at least the 28 days prior to export, and were subjected during that period to serological tests to detect antibodies to BT virus, such as the competition ELISA or the AGID test with negative results on two occasions, with an interval of not less than 7 days between each test. The first test being carried out at least 21 days after introduction into pre-export isolation premises
Or 4.1.2.3 The goats were kept during the seasonally free period in a BT virus seasonally free zone for at least14 days prior to export, and were subjected during that period to tests for BT virus, such as a virus isolation test or a PCR test, with negative results, on blood samples taken on two occasions, with an interval of not less than 7 days between each test. The first test being carried out at least 7 days after introduction into pre-export isolation premises.
Test used: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date of sampling: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Or 4.1.3 When importing from BT virus infected zones (as defined by the OIE Terrestrial Code) use one of the following: (Delete options not used)
4.1.3.1 The goats were protected from Culicoides attack for at least the 60 days prior to export
Or 4.1.3.2 The goats were protected from Culicoides attack for at least 28 days prior to export and were subjected during that period to serological tests to detect antibodies to BT virus, such as the competition ELISA or AGID test, with negative results on two occasions, with an interval of not less than 7 days between each test. The first test being carried out at least 21 days after introduction into pre-export isolation premises
Or 4.1.3.3 The goats were protected from Culicoides attack for at least 14 days prior to export and were subjected during that period to virus isolation test or PCR tests for BT virus with negative results, on blood samples taken on two occasions, with an interval of not less than 7 days between each test. The first test was carried out at least 7 days after introduction into pre-export isolation premises.
Test used: …………………………………………………………………………………………
Date of sampling: ……………………………………………………………………………..
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For Q fever: Within 14 days of scheduled date of export the goats were tested with a negative result for Q fever using an ELISA.
Date sample collected: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
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For Mycoplasma agalactiae: During PEI the goats were tested with a negative result using an ELISA.
Date sample collected: …………………………..
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Treatment for ectoparasites:
4.4.1 Seven to 10 days prior to entering PEI each goat was treated with a pour-on insecticide/acaricide effective against ticks and other ectoparasites.
Name of insecticide/acaricide: …………………………………………………………………………
Active ingredients: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dose rate: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Date of treatment: …..……………………………………………………………………………………..
4.4.2 During the 48 hours immediately prior to entering PEI an insecticide/acaricide solution effective against ticks and other ectoparasites was applied to the goats by thoroughly wetting the entire goat including under the tail, ears, the axillary region, between the hind legs and the interdigital spaces (eg using a back pack spray unit).
Name of insecticide/acaricide: ……………...………………………………………………………
Active ingredients: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dose rate: ……..………………………………………………………………………………………………
Date(s) of treatment: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
4.4.3 Ten days after entering PEI each goat was meticulously inspected and found to be free of evidence of ticks and other ectoparasites. (If still infested the treatment was repeated and the goat was inspected again 10 days later. Treatments were repeated until the goats were found to be free from evidence of ticks and other ectoparasites).
Name of insecticide/acaricide: ………………………………………………………………………….
Active ingredients: …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dose rate: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Date(s) of inspection: ..………………………………………………………………………………………
4.4.4 Within 3 days of export all goats were treated with an ectoparasiticide effective against ticks and other ectoparasites.
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Treatment for endoparasites:
4.5.1 Seven to 10 days prior to entering PEI the goats were treated with an endoparasiticide(s) effective against endoparasites.
Name of anthelmintic(s): …………………………………………………………………………………
Active ingredients: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dose rate(s): …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date of treatment: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
4.5.2 Within 48 hours of entering PEI the goats were treated with an endoparasiticide(s). The efficacy of the endoparasiticide(s) was checked by faecal examination and gave a zero parasite egg count for round worms and liver flukes. (Treatments and testing were repeated on goats that gave a positive egg count until a zero parasite egg count was obtained.)
Name of anthelmintic(s): ………………………………………………………………………………….
Active ingredients: …………………………………………………………………………………………..
Dose rate(s): ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Date(s) of treatment: ………………………………………………………………………………………
Date(s) of sampling: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
4.5.3 Within 3 days of export all goats were treated with an endoparasiticide(s) effective against endoparasites.
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The goats were treated for leptospirosis during PEI using an intramuscular injection of either oxytetracycline at a dose rate of 20 mg/kg, or another antibiotic at a dose rate and treatment frequency known to eliminate the carrier state:
Date of treatment: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dose rate: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Antibiotic used: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Within 30 days prior to export the goats all tested negative for Johne’s disease with either an approved ELISA or AGID test.
Date sample collected: ………………………………………………………………………………..
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Within 30 days prior to export the goats all tested negative for caprine arthritis-encephalitis with either an approved ELISA or AGID test.
Date sample collected: ………………………………………………………………………………..
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Prior to export all the goats have been vaccinated against enterotoxemia, black leg and tetanus.
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All laboratory tests were conducted at a laboratory approved by AQIS to undertake testing for export purposes. (Laboratory result sheets are attached to this certificate).
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Transport
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Goats quarantined in Culicoides infested areas were protected from Culicoides attack while in transit between the PEI premises and the port of departure.
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The vehicle in which the goats were transported to the port of departure was cleaned and disinfected prior to the loading of the goats.
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During transport to the port of departure the goats were kept isolated from animals that were not of equivalent health status.
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All stock food loaded for use during transport to the port of departure and during transit was free from evidence of contamination with ticks and weeds/weed seeds.
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The containers to be used for transporting the goats are either new or if previously used were cleaned and disinfected with a virucidal disinfectant. The containers meet the specifications of the IATA Live Animal Regulations or sea transport facilities meet the requirements of the Australian Marine Orders Part 43, Issue 2.
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Only sterile peat, soft board, treated wood shavings, shredded paper or other inert approved products was loaded for use as bedding during transportation.
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No other animals are being transported in the aircraft or ship except animals officially certified by an official veterinarian for export to Solomon Islands.
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For goats being transported by air, the cargo space of the aircraft in which the goats are to be transported was sprayed with a DoA approved insecticidal spray prior to departure.
Official stamp: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Name and signature of Official Veterinarian: …………………………………………………..
Date: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Name and address of office: ……………………………………………………………………………
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NB Official stamp must be applied to all pages
Post-Entry Quarantine Requirements
(a) Approval of Facilities
see General requirements
(b) Inspection
Following inspection on arrival by a Veterinary Officer, the animals are to be taken directly to the isolation facility in a clean and enclosed vehicle approved by the Veterinary Officer.
A second inspection will be carried out after the animals have been in isolation at the approved post entry quarantine area no less than four (4) weeks after entry. At the discretion of the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), the period of compulsory isolation and quarantine may be extended pending satisfactory examination of the imported animal/s.
Additional tests may be carried out, at the Importer’s expense, if deemed necessary by the official veterinarian
If, in the opinion of the CVO, it is necessary to destroy and /or dispose any or all of the animals, this will be done in the manner designated and at the full cost to the importer.
(c) Quarantine Restrictions
The imported animals will remain under quarantine restrictions until they have passed the second or subsequent inspections to the satisfaction of the CVO.
During the quarantine restriction/isolation period, the animal/s is/are not to be moved or mixed with any other livestock unless permission has been granted by a Government Veterinary Officer.
Following conditional release from quarantine, the animals will be permitted to join other herds, but will remain under surveillance by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.
The owner is obliged to notify the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock if any imported animal once released becomes sick or dies, or is sold or slaughtered.
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* These are sample documents that provide an indication of the requirements your import must meet. You will receive the latest documents from us when you make your application. If you cannot find requirements for your proposed import and wish to investigate development of new ones, please contact us.
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