Information : Australia

COUNTRY NAME: Australia

PRODUCT:

• Horses (not for slaughter)

Requirements

The animals must be properly identified, undergo a veterinary inspection, and be fit to travel.  The animals must also fulfil the criteria set out in the agreed health certificates New Australia July 2016 or New Australia Appendix B 2016 for exporting horses to Australia.  These include specific rules on the places of origin, history of the animals, specific tests and health status.

If you are considering exporting livestock/bloodstock (horses) to this market, you must fulfil certain animal health requirements that may include isolation, testing, vaccination and/or other specific sanitary conditions. 

You should make contact and agree arrangements with your local Regional Veterinary Office before you begin any preparations for export.

If you have any questions, please contact horseexports@agriculture.gov.ie.