There are no Zoosanitary Health requirements for the export of pet birds for non-commercial purposes from New Zealand to Canada.
The owner of the birds will need to obtain an Import Permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Authority (CFIA) and will need to provide an owners declaration to the Official Veterinarian to cover the residency status of the bird and the disinfection status of the cage/crate.
The pet bird will require an AWEC (Animal Welfare Export Certificate) as set out in the Animal Welfare Act 1999. This ensures the welfare of animals is provided for, so that they may travel and arrive in good health. Please contact an Official Veterinarian below for further information regarding issuing an AWEC prior to export.
Auckland
Ph: 09 909 2706
Email: MQSAucklandAirport.Vets@mpi.govt.nz
Wellington:
Ph: 04 894 0100
Email: wellingtoncertification@mpi.govt.nz
Christchurch:
ph:06 943 1777
Email: Liveanimalgroup@mpi.govt.nz
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Pet Birds to Canada – information sheet
Type
Overseas Market Access Requirement (OMAR)
Subjects
Canada, Pets, Live Animals
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