Canadian Semen Import Regulatory Change

CFIA today announced a change in the import protocol for semenoriginating from other countries including the USA. Following therestrictions implemented as a result of the CEM outbreak in the USA,equine semen – both cooled and frozen – from that country has beensubject to inspection and additional paperwork requirements at the timeof import. The inspection has been performed by Canada Border ServicesAgency (“CBSA” – formerly “Canada Customs”). The following statement wasissued today by CFIA Airs (Canadian Food Inspection Agency AutomatedImport Reference System):

1. Chapter 05 was published to add the recommendation “Refer to CFIA -Veterinary inspection” for frozen semen from various countries. 05.11.10.1290 Frozen bovine semen05.11.99.1293 Animal semen (other than bovine) – frozen
2. Chapter 05 was published to add the recommendation “Refer to CFIA -Veterinary inspection” for fresh horse semen from the United States.

This indicates that instead of the semen and associated paperwork beinginspected by a regular customs agent, it will have to be referred to the CFIA veterinary inspection agent. It is unclear at this time if this isgoing to cause additional potential for delays or other problems.*05/19/10*
Regards to all,
Jos MottersheadEquine-Reproduction.com LLCWynnewood, OK, USA http://www.equine-reproduction.com

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