Changes

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has revised the import conditions for deer embryos and deer semen.

- The import conditions for deer embryos and deer semen from permitted countries have changed.

- The importation of deer embryos and deer semen from EU countries now requires individual risk assessment.

Who does this notice affect:

Importers of deer embryos and deer semen, Veterinary and Export Meat Group, Inspections Group and Assessment Services Group.

Background:

The department has determined that additional individual risk assessment is required for the importation of deer embryos and deer semen from selected EU countries due to the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the EU.

Further information:

Please contact the Horses, Livestock and Birds team at horses@agriculture.gov.au or by phone on 1800 900 090 (Prompt 1, then Prompt 1, and ask for the Horses, Livestock and Birds section).