It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

Note

Highland cattle are the only cattle breed eligible for export under this protocol.

Bison are not defined as livestock under the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021 and their export is managed by the department’s regional office in the Australian state or territory where the consignment is due to depart.

There are agreed import requirements for Ornamental/Zoological cattle (and bison) to Indonesia exported from Australia. Exporters must still obtain the Indonesian Ornamental and Zoological cattle import permit with attached import health requirements from the Indonesian Government. The health certification below reflects the health certification as recently negotiated. As importing country requirements may change without advice to the Department you should check the import permit carefully at the time of preparation for export.

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

There are agreed import requirements for Ornamental/Zoological Cattle to Indonesia. Exporters must, though, ensure the animal meets any health conditions included in the import permit issued.

Health certificate

I, Dr ………………………………, a duly authorised government veterinary officer, hereby certify that:

1. Australia is free from bovine brucellosis, bovine tuberculosis, foot and mouth disease (FMD), haemorrhagic septicaemia, bovine malignant catarrh (wildebeest-associated) and theileriosis (Theileria parva and T. annulata).
   
   The Department issues certification for country freedom based on advice obtained from the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer and as reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
   
   
2. The animal(s) have shown no clinical signs for at least 12 (twelve) months prior to shipping from the following diseases: Anthrax, Bluetongue, Bovine Viral Diarrhoea/Mucosal Diseases (BVD/MD), Q Fever, Tetanus, Malignant Oedema, Blackleg, Pulpy Kidney, Black Disease, Botulism and Actinomycosis.
   
   The Department issues certification based on documentation issued by the State or Territory Government veterinary authority for the listed notifiable diseases for the specified time period.
   
   The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the vendor for listed non-notifiable diseases for the specified time period.
   
   
3. 1. All animal(s) within the consignment are from a property of origin that has had no officially reported cases of Johne`s Disease in the 5 (five) years prior to shipping.
      
      The Department issues certification based on documentation issued by the relevant State or Territory Government veterinary authority confirming there have no officially reported cases of Johne’s disease on the properties on which the animals for export have resided for the specified time period.
      
      
   2. They were be subjected to a Complement Fixation Test (CFT) or ELISA test for Johne's Disease within 30 (thirty) days of shipping and demonstrate a negative result. Laboratory report attached.
      
      The Department issues certification based on laboratory test results and a corresponding identification list.
   
   
4. The animal(s) were kept in property with no cases of Bovine Genital Campylobacteriosis and Trichomoniasis for at least 12 (twelve) months have been reported.
   
   The Department issues certification based on the documentation issued by the State or Territory Government veterinary authority for the listed notifiable diseases for the specified time period.
   
   The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the vendor for listed non-notifiable diseases for the specified time period.
   
   
5. The animal(s) were vaccinated with killed vaccines within 30 (thirty) days prior to shipping against BVD/MD and IBR/IPV.
   
   The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the individual who administered the vaccinations.
   
   
6. 1. The animal(s) were kept in properties which are clinically free from Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis for the previous 12 (twelve) months.
      
      The Department issues certification based on the documentation issued by the State or Territory Government veterinary authority for the listed notifiable diseases for the specified time period.
      
      The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the vendor for listed non- notifiable diseases for the specified time period.
      
      
   2. Prior to export, they were vaccinated against Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis.
      
      The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the individual who administered the vaccinations.
   
   
7. The animal(s) were vaccinated with 7 in 1 (or 5 in 1) vaccine against clostridial diseases within 30 (thirty) days prior to shipment and treated with a systemic pour on parasiticide for external parasites and Ivermectin or other approved anthelmintic for endoparasites at least twice, with an interval of 10 - 14 days and with the second treatment being within 3 days prior to the scheduled date of shipment.
   
   The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the individual who administered the vaccinations.
   
   The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the individual who administered the treatments.
   
   
8. The animal(s) are free from any clinical evidence of ticks at the time of loading.
   
   The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the accredited veterinarian who examined the livestock prior to export.
   
   
9. The animal(s) have been treated for nematodes at least 3 (three) days prior to shipment.
   
   The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the individual who administered the treatments.
   
   
10. During pre-export isolation, any wound on the animal(s) was prophylactically treated with a registered larvacide at the recommended dose.
    
    The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the operator of the pre-export isolation facility.
    
    
11. Within 3 (three) days prior to shipping, the animals show no clinical signs of any infectious and contagious diseases and are fit to travel.
    
    The Department issues certification based on a declaration from the accredited veterinarian who examined the animals before export.

Transport requirements

1. The vessel or aeroplane used for carrying those animals shall be in clean condition and comply with animal welfare requirements.
2. The animals are transported in containers in accordance with the Live Animal Regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
3. The journey from the port in the country of origin up to the port of destination in Indonesia shall take a direct route with no intermediate stops at any ports except those approved by the Indonesian Quarantine Authority and will be kept isolated from other animals at all times.

Quarantine measures

1. To accelerate the flow of animal(s) in the post entry, the country of origin should submit a prior notice in the time as soon as possible after the animal(s) are shipped for every importation. Prior notice must be filled by the exporter in the country of origin and submitted electronically through the Indonesia Quarantine System . The prior notice should be provided to the importer concerning quarantine clearance at the border of Indonesia.
2. Every consignment must comply with the prevailing regulation of animal quarantine.
3. Health Certificate for each consignment must include a declaration in accordance with all points in Chapter I and required supporting documents, ie, laboratory test results.
4. On arrival at the port of destination, the Animal Quarantine Officer inspects documents and the health of the animal on board.

Based on a health certificate agreed on 28 November 2025. ​