Annex

Note: Veterinary certificates are negotiated directly between relevant government authorities. In cases where a veterinary certificate has not been negotiated, this annex can be used as the basis for developing a suitable document.

1. Approval of semen collection centre for export to Australia:

   Name of approved centre where the semen was originally collected:	Name of centre veterinarian:
   Address of approved centre:	Telephone: Fax:

2. The approved centre veterinarian:

   • ensured the isolation of the donors from all other ruminants not of equivalent health status prior to semen collection
   • supervised the isolation period
   • supervised the blood sampling of donors and ensured that the donors are tested in accordance with these requirements
   • recorded the required details for each donor on the table attached to this veterinary certificate
   • verified the permanent identification of the semen straws with the identification details of the donor and the date of collection or a code from which this information could be determined.

3. Semen straws in this consignment have been sealed and code marked in accordance with the OIE Code, in line with the international standards of the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR).

   Note: The ICAR international standards on straws are contained in Recording Guidelines - Appendices to the international agreement of recording practices. The text of this document is available at the following web site: http://www.icar.org/

4. For sex sorted semen, either:

   • Sex sorted semen is NOT included in this shipment,
     
     or
     

   • Sex sorted semen IS included in this shipment, and:
     
     - equipment used for sex-sorting sperm was cleaned and disinfected between animals according the sex semen licensor’s recommendations; and

     - where seminal plasma, or components thereof, was added to sorted semen prior to cryopreservation and storage, it was derived from animals of same or better health status.
     
     [The veterinary certificate must indicate the option that applies.]

5. Johne’s disease (M. paratuberculosis)
   Each donor showed no clinical signs of Johne’s disease during the collection period.
6. Campylobacter fetus venerealis, enzootic bovine leucosis (EBL), and Trichomonas foetus
   Diagnostic testing and surveillance of the resident cattle has shown them to be free from Campylobacter fetus venerealis, EBL, and Trichomonas foetus for at least six months prior to collection for this consignment.
7. Bovine tuberculosis
   Before pre-collection isolation the donor bull(s) was part of a herd that was officially free from bovine tuberculosis, and gave a negative result to an intradermal tuberculin test during the 60 days prior to entry to the semen centre.
   
   and
   
   The semen centre was officially free from bovine tuberculosis, with resident animals tested annually using an intradermal tuberculin test.
   
   [The attached table must include dates of sampling for test; type of tests used & test results.]
8. Schmallenberg virus
   No cases of disease caused by Schmallenberg virus have been detected or reported in New Zealand.

9. Storage at approved centre(s) or laboratory(ies)
   From the time of collection until export, the reproductive material in this consignment was stored:

   • in sealed containers (e.g. straws, ampoules or vials) and identified in a legible and non-erasable manner as specified in this veterinary certificate
   • only with other embryos or semen collected for export to Australia, or of equivalent health status
   • in a secure place within an approved centre or laboratory and under the direct supervision of the approved veterinarian(s), and
   • in containers containing only new, unused liquid nitrogen.

10. Further processing or aggregation
    For this reproductive material, either:

    • After leaving the approved centre under seal in shipping containers (liquid nitrogen shippers/tanks), the reproductive material was NOT removed from sealed containers (e.g. straws, ampoules or vials) for further processing or removed from the shipping container(s) for aggregation with other reproductive material.
      
      or
      
    • Reproductive material was shipped to another approved centre or laboratory under seal in shipping containers (liquid nitrogen shippers/tanks) and removed from sealed containers (e.g. straws, ampoules or vials) for further processing (e.g. sex sorting) or for aggregation:
      
      - with other reproductive material collected for export to Australia, or of equivalent health status
      - at an approved centre or laboratory, and
      - under the direct supervision of the approved veterinarian(s).
      

    The date(s) of transfer between the approved centre(s) or laboratory(ies), reason for transfer(s) (e.g. for sex sorting), name(s) of the approved centre(s) or laboratory(ies) and the Government approved veterinarian(s) are listed against the shipping container/s on this certificate before departure from the approved centre or laboratory. The unique seal number of each shipping container is included in this documentation.
    
    Note: For transfers to another approved centre or laboratory, the approved veterinarian must ensure the shipping containers are transferred under seal as described below:
    
    Date of transfer...................................
    
    Reason for transfer..................................................................................................................
    
    Name of approved centre/laboratory...................................................................................................
    
    Approved veterinarian(s)...........................................................................................................
    
    Shipping container seal number(s).........................................................................................................
    
    [The veterinary certificate must indicate the option that applies.]

11. Shipping containers (Liquid nitrogen shippers/tanks)
    The shipping container was new
    
    or
    
    Prior to loading, the shipping container was emptied and inspected and any loose straws removed. The shipping container, including all surfaces in contact with the straws, ampoules or vials was then disinfected with one of the following disinfectants: 2% available chlorine (e.g. chlorine bleach), 2% Virkon, 2.4% Prevail or irradiated at 50 kGy.
    
    Date of disinfection/ irradiation………………………………………………………...
    
    Disinfectant used/ active ingredient…………………………………………………….
    
    [The veterinary certificate must indicate the option that applies. For used shipping containers, the date of disinfection, the disinfectant used and its active chemical must be recorded on the health certificate.]

12. Official Government Seals
    Under the direct supervision of an official veterinarian prior to export to Australia:

    • Th containers (e.g. straws, ampoules or vials) for reproductive material in this consignment were checked as being sealed.
    • Th identity of the reproductive material was checked prior to being placed into new, unused liquid nitrogen in a shipping container for export that was new or disinfected as specified in this veterinary certificate.
    • Only reproductive material that met Australian import conditions was added to the shipping container
    • The shipping container was sealed with an official government seal and the number or mark on the seal recorded on the certificate.

Shipping container official government seal number…………………………………...............