Importing semen and embryos (germplasm)
Strict biosecurity measures, testing procedures, and requirements are in place for importing animal semen and embryos (germplasm).
Strict biosecurity measures, testing procedures, and requirements are in place for importing animal semen and embryos (germplasm).
Due to the border restrictions in place because of COVID-19, we are suspending all germplasm inspections until further notice.
Random inspections of germplasm consignments are resuming from 1 August 2020. Inspections had initially started in March 2020, but were suspended due to restrictions relating to COVID-19.
The inspections will be carried out for a 12 month trial period ending on 1 August 2021.
The following germplasm will be randomly selected for inspection:
All consignments of sheep semen pellets will be inspected.
Laboratory animal germplasm and fresh canine and equine semen will not be inspected.
Details of the trial are in the information sheet:
Inspection of frozen germplasm [PDF, 366 KB]
You can only import semen or embryos (germplasm) from certain animal species and countries:
If you have questions about importing semen or embryos, email animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz
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