Horses live
Country
Importing country requirements
It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.
An import permit and health certificate are required.
Information about the process required to import animals into Canada can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.
- Note
- Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.
Health requirements
As required by the importing country.
The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) provides guidance on the current import requirements for CFIA regulated commodities based on applicable animal health policies.
Other requirements
Transport requirements
The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.
Pre- and post-quarantine requirements
The importing country may have specific pre- and post-quarantine requirements and you should check this.
Return to Australia
If your animal is returning to Australia, you should make yourself familiar with the Department's requirements for importing live animals into Australia. This is important as your animal may have been exposed to diseases that do not occur in Australia.
Basis for Micor entry
Based on importing country website and information.
Entry last reviewed 1 June 2021.
Latest updates
17/09/2021 - Extensive changes were made to all sections of this entry.