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| Wednesday, September 10, 2003 PROTOCOL FOR THE EXPORTATION OF CATTLE AND/OR BOVINE SEMEN FROM JAMAICA . General Requirements The exporter/agent must receive a valid import permit from the offical agency in the importing country: The Ministry of Agriculture,Veterinary Division must be contacted regarding the conditions in the importation permit. The Jamaica Livestock Association Limited is empowered to do exports on behalf of Jamaica Cattle Breed Societies. . Ministry of Agriculture's Requirements a) Presentation of an application for an export permit. b) Presentation of an application for an export Veterinary health certificate for animal(s)/semen. . Some Conditions of Veterinary Export (Health) Certificate Include: 1) The animal(s) must be physically examined by an officially designated registered veterinary surgeon. 2) Quarantine/Isolation of animal(s)from herd or flock for a specific time period prior to exportation. 3) Serological and microscopic evaluation of semen samples. 4) Inspection of farm and processing areas. 5) Treatment Test Result Records of animals for specific diseases. 6) The country's animal and Zoonotic status which must be current, e.g. Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, B.S.E., etc. . Export of Purebred Cattle and Semen 1) Animals for export must be registered in the relevant Herd Book and must be approved by a panel of appraisers selected by the Managing Committee of of the Breed Society. 2) Official certificates of pedigree will be provided for each animal selected for export. 3) Undergo necessary evaluations. . Financial Conditions and Payment Plan 1) Cost of animal/semen delivered at port of exit to be agreed between The Jamaica Livestock Association Limited and purchasers. Payment by cash in advance or Irrevocable Letter of Credit to Jamaica Livestock Association account with Bank of Nova Scotia Limited prior to shipment. 2) Delivery will be to the port of exit from Jamaica. 3) Insurance will be for the purchaser's account. Allow adequate time for the Veterinary Services Division to fulfill conditions specified on the import permit in preparation of the Export Veterinary Certificate. Dated: July 30,2003 | ||||||
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